| Alt Names |
Baraga Plains Trail, Big Lake, Prison Camp Road, Gorge Cutoff Road, Sturgeon River, Honkers Pond, Big Lake Road |
| DESCRIPTION |
This 27-mile loop is open to off-road motorcycles and to ATVs or UTVs less than 50 inches wide. The trails are two-way, so be sure to watch for oncoming riders. A Michigan DNR ORV sticker is required on any ATV or motorcycle used on the trail. The trailhead parking area has a kiosk with information and vault toilet. Nearby Big Lake Campground offers primitive camping for small trailers. Detailed Trail Map
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Watton, MI |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 46º 37.084' W 88º 35.677' |
|
From: Watton, MI
1) Take SR-28 east about 1 mile
2) Turn left (north) onto Plains Rd., continue 6.3 miles
3) Turn left (west) onto Forest Rd 2245, continue .75 miles
4) Staging area is on the right (north). |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
No |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Prohibited |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
Prohibited |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
Yes ($16.25 per rider)
MI ORV License |
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $15.00
RV: $15.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Big Lake State Forest Campground
|
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30181
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-1204
www.michigan.gov
|
|
| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
27 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
1200 to 1300 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
 Little |
| Mud |
Some |
| Dust |
Some |
| Trees |
 Many |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
 Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Many |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
 None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Amateur Terrain |
Some |
| Expert Terrain |
None |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Watton, MI |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Water |
Watton, MI |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Campground |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Swim Area |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (E) |
| Boat Ramp |
1-5 Miles (E) |
|
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