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Sandtown Motorcycle Trail
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Sandtown Motorcycle Trail, Sandtown Road, Hayes Road, Mcalpine Creek, Mcalpine Pond, T Lake |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to motorcycles only, this trail system eventually ties into the Newberry-Rexton Trail which offers an additional 37 miles. Camping and RV hookup facilities are within 10 miles north or west of the staging area.
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 (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 | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| 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 | Naubinway, MI | ||
| From: Naubinway, MI
1) Take US-2 west about 5 miles 2) Turn right (north) on SR-117, continue 7 miles 3) Turn left (west) on Sandtown Road, continue about 4 miles to staging area. |
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 |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 32 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 700 to 850 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 | Naubinway, MI | |
| Diesel | Naubinway, MI | |
 Water | Naubinway, MI | |
 RV Hookup | Naubinway, MI | |
 RV Disposal | Naubinway, MI | |
| Campground | Naubinway, MI | |
 Conv Store | Naubinway, MI |
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