| Alt Names |
Hiawatha National Forest, Flowing Well Campground, Sturgeon River |
| DESCRIPTION |
This brand new trail system opened to the public June 27, 2009 thanks to the hard work of the Upper Michigan’s Sandstormers ORV Club and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Open to motorcycles only, this loop is 27-miles long and is geared toward the more advanced rider. Nearby primitive camping can be found at the Flowing Well Campground which is situated right next to the Sturgeon River.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (February 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Nahma, MI |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 45º 56.562' W 86º 42.455' |
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From: Rapid River, MI
1) Take US-2 east 13 miles
2) Turn left (north) onto FH-13, continue 3.3 miles
3) Turn right (east) onto FS-2231, continue 1.1 miles
4) Turn right (south) onto FS-213, follow to staging area. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
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| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
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| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
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| ATVs |
Prohibited |
| 4x4s (registered) |
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| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
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| Bicycles |
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| Hiking |
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| Horseback |
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| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
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| Law Enforcement |
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| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
Yes ($16.25 per rider)
MI ORV Sticker Fee |
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $12.00
RV: $12.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Flowing Well Campground Fee
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
ajauck@fs.fed.us
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| Contact Info |
info@upsandstormers.com
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| Contact Info |
Hiawatha National Forest
8181 US Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49829
(906) 474-6442
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| Contact Info |
Upper Michigan's Sandstormers ORV Club
P.O. Box 279
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-7010
info@upsandstormers.com
www.upsandstormers.com
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| TERRAIN |
| Miles Of Trail |
27 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
650 to 750 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Single Track |
 All |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Little |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Some |
| Expert Terrain |
 Mostly |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
30+ Miles (E) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water |
On Site |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (SE) |
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