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Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail
Alt Names Bass Lake, Bass Lake Trail, Pike Lake, Spring Lake, Crooked Lake, Popular Creek, Miller Creek, Escanaba River State Forest
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION
Open to motorcycles only, this 26-mile singletrack loop winds through a mixed hardwood forest that consists of various pines, oak, tamarack, cedar, aspen and spruce trees with thick bushes and fern foliage. Onsite Bass Lake and Pike Lake campgrounds offer primitive camping and direct trail access. Detailed Trail Map.

***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)




LOCATION
Nearest City Gwinn, MI
GPS Coordinates N 46º 17.091' W 87º 33.906'
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From: Gwinn, MI

1) Take SR-35 west about 5 miles
2) Turn left onto Chain Lake Trail, continue 2.3 miles
3) Veer left onto W. Crooked Lake Lane, continue 1.1 miles
4) Staging area is on the right.
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type State Forest
QUALITY
Rating Rating    Good
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
REGULATIONS
Permit Required
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit
Night Riding
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes
ATVs Prohibited
UTVs Prohibited
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Law Enforcement
FEES
Parking Fee ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee Yes
Tent: $15.00
RV: $15.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
CONTACTS
Contact Info Bass Lake State Forest Campground
(906) 346-9201
www.michigandnr.com
Contact Info Pike Lake State Forest Campground
(906) 346-9201
www.michigandnr.com
TERRAIN
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 1200 to 1300 ft.
Trail Maintenance Unknown
Single Track This state forest has almost all single track trails.All
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice Terrain This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This trail has little expert terrain.Little
GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES
First Aid 30+ Miles (NW) Bell Hospital (906) 486-4431
Gasoline 5-20 Miles (E) Neil's Mobil Mart (906) 346-7844
Diesel 5-20 Miles (E) Gwinn
Water On Site
RV Hookup 20-30 Miles (NW) Country Village RV Park (906) 486-0300
RV Disposal 20-30 Miles (NW) Country Village RV Park (906) 486-0300
Campground On Site Bass Lake Campground (906) 346-9201
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (E) Larry's Family Foods (906) 346-6103
Swim Area On Site
Water Body On Site
Boat Ramp On Site Pike Lake Boat Ramp

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