Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)

Total Miles
4.5

Technical Rating

1

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Ten Mile-Little Indian is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface includes dirt, gravel, and paved sections, and the condition is rated as fair. Ownership is unspecified, and the road is currently open. This description was created on July 24, 2025.

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Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)
Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)

Difficulty

Dirt, sand, and native material, typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You may encounter shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. The road is two vehicles wide.

History

The area around Steuben, Michigan has a history tied to logging and the exploitation of natural resources. Schoolcraft County itself was established in 1871 and named after Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, an early explorer and Indian agent. Steuben, Michigan, is a small neighborhood within Inwood Township in Schoolcraft County. The name "Steuben" likely refers to Baron von Steuben, a Prussian military officer who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. While the area doesn't have a prominent historical narrative, it's part of a region with a rich history tied to logging and the early development of the Upper Peninsula.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258) can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Access to the north entrance via Federal Forest Highway 13 (NF-13), just south of FSR 2262 and north of the Indian River: 46.210990, -86.618443. Access to the south entrance via 42.5 Rd (Co Hwy 440), just east of Tom's Lake Winter Parking lot on FSR 2082: 46.156726, -86.587834.

Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258) Map

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