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Porterfield Lake Motorcycle Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Chain of Lakes Road, Porterfield Lake, Martelle Lake, Hermit Lake, Wilson Creek, Floodwood Road, Schwartz Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail system is open to motorcycles only. Primitive camping opportunities can be found at the nearby Squaw Lake Campground. Van Riper State Park offers full RV hookups.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Michigan ORV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | MI ORV permit required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (94 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (24 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Recreation |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Squaw Lake Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Humboldt, MI | ||
| From: Humboldt, MI
1) Take SR-95 south about 20 miles 2) Turn left (east) on CR-FFO, continue 3.1 miles 3) Turn left (north) on Chain of Lakes Road, continue about |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Michigan Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30181 Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-1204 dnr-trails@michigan.gov www.michigan.gov |
| Comment | Michigan ORV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | Van Riper State Park 851 County Road Ake Champion, MI 49814 (906) 339-4461 www2.dnr.state.mi.us |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 38 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1400 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Single Track |  All | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Humboldt, MI | |
| Diesel | Humboldt, MI | |
 Water | Humboldt, MI | |
 RV Hookup | Humboldt, MI | |
 RV Disposal | Humboldt, MI | |
| Campground | Humboldt, MI | |
 Conv Store | Humboldt, MI |
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