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Indian River ATV Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Indian River ORV Route, Mackinaw State Forest, Cheboygan County, Straits Highway, Tomahawk ORV Trail, Burt Lake, Emmet County, Charlevoix County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This Cheboygan County area features a 21 mile loop made up of mostly county roads and state forest roads and trails that are open to ORVs. The trails are flat and smooth and wide, allowing motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps and other off-road vehicles. There are many other recreational opportunities nearby including swimming, boating, hiking, whitewater rafting and more. The area is also popular for snowmobiling during the winter.
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 (72 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | |
 Campfires | Some Areas | |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | Jeep/SUV Patrol |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest, County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | good scenery, mostly flat and easy trails |
| Our Rating |  Goodgood trail for novice, family or group adventures |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days Many other recreational opportunites in this area |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Indian River, MI | ||
| From: Flint, MI
1) Take I-75 North 190 miles to Indian River 2) Take Exit 310, turn left (west) on Route 68, continue .6 miles 3) Turn left (south) on Straits Highway, continue 2.5 miles 4) Parking area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Indian River Tourist Bureau Indian River, MI (231) 238-9325 info@irchamber.com irchamber.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 |
Indian River ATV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/3/2015 (Thanks!)
Indian River ATV Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/4/2022 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,240 acres (16 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 21 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 950 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards are marked) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | EZ Mart (231) 238-9633 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | The Dairy Barn (231) 525-8540 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (231) 238-8259 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (231) 238-8259 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Burt Lake State Park Beach (231) 238-9392 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Weber Lake Campground (989) 732-3541 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Ken's Village Market (231) 238-9342 |
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