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Holton Motorcycle Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Huron-manistee National Forest, Baldwin Ranger Station, White Cloud Ranger Station |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Huron-Manistee National Forest offers two long loops that run north and south. The terrain is mostly sandy with some deep berms and a few hard pack sections. The trail has a max width of 24 inches and is marked with orange blazes on the trees.
There is no fee charged to park or ride but motorcycles must have a current Michigan ORV sticker. The trail system has one staging area with a vault toilet.
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 | |
| 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 | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National 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 | Twin Lake, MI | ||
| Address | Brunswick Road, Holton, MI 49425 | ||
| From: Muskegon, MI
1) Take US-31 north to exit 118 2) Turn right (north-east) onto M-120, continue 5.5 miles 3) Turn left (north) onto Blue Lake Road, continue 5.6 miles 4) Turn right (east) onto Brunswick Road, continue 1.2 miles 5) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Huron-manistee NF - Baldwin White Cloud Ranger District 650 N. Michigan Ave Baldwin, MI 49304 (231) 745-4631 sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| 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 | 26 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 650 to 725 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | Motorcycle trails are marked with orange triangles. |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | All | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Twin Lake, MI | |
| Diesel | Twin Lake, MI | |
 Water | Twin Lake, MI | |
 RV Hookup | Twin Lake, MI | |
 RV Disposal | Twin Lake, MI | |
| Campground | Twin Lake, MI | |
 Conv Store | Twin Lake, MI |
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