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Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
| Other Names | Hiawatha National Forest, Rapid River Ranger District, Flowing Well Campground, Sturgeon River, Delta County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail system opened to the general public on June 27, 2009 thanks to the hard work of the UP Sandstormers Club and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Open to motorcycles only, this loop is 26 miles long and is geared toward the experienced rider.
The area has two staging areas but no services so come prepared. Nearby Flowing Well Campground has drinking water that comes from a hand pump well (water has a heavy iron and sulfur taste but is safe to drink).
This trail system is open year-round but Flowing Well Campground closes for the season in the late fall but re-opens Memorial Day weekend.
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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $22.00 RV: $22.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Flowing Well Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Nahma, MI | ||
| From: Rapid River, MI
1) Take US-2 east 13 miles 2) Turn left (north) on FH-13, continue 3.3 miles 3) Turn right (east) on FS-2231, continue 1.1 miles 4) Turn right (south) on FS-213, follow to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Hiawatha National Forest - Rapid River Ranger District 8181 US Highway 2 Rapid River, MI 49829 (906) 474-6442 sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Upper Michigan's Sandstormers ORV Club P.O. Box 279 Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7010 info@upsandstormers.com upsandstormers.com |
| 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 |
Moss Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/19/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 500 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 26 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 750 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert |  Mostly |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Rapid River C Store (906) 474-6820 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Rapid River C Store (906) 474-6820 |
 Water | On Site | Flowing Well Campground (906) 474-6442 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Whitefish Hill RV Park (906) 474-9555 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Whitefish Hill RV Park (906) 474-9555 |
| Campground | On Site | Flowing Well Campground (906) 474-6442 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | St. Jacques Grocery (906) 474-6963 |
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