Trail Overview
Vermillion Spur South is a state-owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3, forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, and native material. It offers access to a labyrinth of spurs off Vermillion Road, north of Andrus Lake. Description created on May 26, 2026.
Difficulty
Sand, dirt, gravel route typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to water crossings > 12” and obstacles such as trees/ tree branches.
History
Located about 10 miles west of the Whitefish Point Lighthouse, Vermillion Road winds toward Vermilion Point, a remote stretch of the "Shipwreck Coast". Established in 1877, the historic Vermilion Lifesaving Station and its restored buildings are now a protected nature preserve known for its haunting history and natural beauty.