Tinsley - FS 3684

Total Miles
2.3

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Federal Forest Service Road 3684, also known as Tinsley, is a federally owned, Level-2/ Level-3 "two-track" forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use subject to local government regulations) and connects West Tower Road 406, Pendills Lake Road, and FS 3578. Description created on September 10, 2025.

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Tinsley - FS 3684
Tinsley - FS 3684

Difficulty

Dirt, gravel, sandy road, typically unmaintained after rain or snow, that may give rise to shallow water crossings and obstacles under 12 inches on the trail, including small ledges. This road is a "Two-Track" route that is typically one vehicle in width.

History

This route traverses through the remote Pendills Creek area, a watershed flowing from Pendills Lake through cedar swamps and sand dunes into Lake Superior's Pendills Bay. Historically, this area is defined by the spring-fed creek system, which flows through a region noted for its timber, including maple and birch, near Raco, Michigan.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Tinsley - FS 3684 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 West Tower Road at: 46.461838, -84.721659. Access to the south entrance via Pendills Lake Road at: 46.433004, -84.712843.

Tinsley - FS 3684 Map

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