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Red Bridge ATV Trails
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Red Bridge, Black Lake State Forest, Black Lake Scramble Area, Black River, Red Bridge Road, Fisher Creek, Black Hills, Mud Lake |
| Last Known Status | Open |
At one time this was the location of an old ski lift but is now a popular playground open to motorized use. The area offers about 35 miles of wooded trails, steep hill climbs and a small sandy play area. There is no fee charged to ride or park but there are no services.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MI 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 (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 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 | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Sand Pit |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Onaway, MI | ||
| Address | Red Bridge Road, Onaway, MI 49765 | ||
| From: Cheboygan, MI
1) Take Black River Road south about 20 miles 2) Turn right (west) onto unmarked dirt road, continue about .25 miles 3) Staging area is on the left (south). |
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 |
Red Bridge Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/23/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,400 acres (10 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 35 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 750 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack | None | |
| Sand |  All | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps |  Few | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Marathon Gas (989) 733-8413 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Marathon Gas (989) 733-8413 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Black Lake Conference Center Campground (989) 733-8521 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Black Lake Conference Center Campground (989) 733-8521 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Black Lake Conference Center Campground (989) 733-8521 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Black Lake Conference Center Campground (989) 733-8521 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Marathon Gas (989) 733-8413 |
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