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Long Lake Motorcycle Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Pere Marquette State Forest, North Lake, Long Lake, Island Lake, Bullhead Lake |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open to motorcycles only, this trail system offers about 22 miles of pure single track to enjoy. The trails have light to moderate elevation changes and are mostly smooth and fast.
Camping can be found a short distance away past the staging at Long Lake, which offers both water and electric hookups, plus some primitive sites set aside for tents. Other amenities include a swim beach, boat ramp and designated hiking trails.
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 | stay on 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 | Yes Tent: $26.00 RV: $31.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Long Lake Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Manton, MI | ||
| Address | Manton, MI 49663 | ||
| From: Cadillac, MI
1) Take US-131 north about 5 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto E 24 3/4 Road, continue 1.5 miles 3) Staging area is on the right (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 |
| Contact Info | Long Lake Campground 2585 Long Lake Park Road Alpena, MI 49707 (989) 595-2401 longlake@alpenacounty.org alpenacounty.org |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,480 acres (7 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 22 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1250 to 1400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | All | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Manton, MI | |
| Diesel | Manton, MI | |
 Water | On Site | Long Lake Campground (989) 595-2401 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Long Lake Campground (989) 595-2401 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Long Lake Campground (989) 595-2401 |
| Campground | On Site | Long Lake Campground (989) 595-2401 |
 Conv Store | Manton, MI |
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