Marilla Trailhead
Marilla Trailhead is the northern most access to the trail on the Huron-Manistee National Forests. For information on trailheads going north visit the National Park Service website.
A 23-mile loop trail is formed with the Manistee River Trail along the Manistee River. The loop trail can be accessed from the Marilla and Upper Branch Trailheads for the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Red Bridge and Seaton Creek accesses for the Manistee River Trail.
Going South - From Marilla to Upper River Trailhead the trail follows the ridge high above the Manistee River, offering hikers scenic views of the river valley. Mountain bikes are permitted from the Dilling Road crossing to the Marilla Trailhead. Mountain bikes are not allowed on the connector or the section of the trail along the Hodenpyl backwaters. The only water source is at Eddington Creek Crossing, 1.5 miles south of Marilla Trailhead.
Difficulty going south from Marilla -
- Marilla to Red Bridge - Advanced/Difficult
Marilla Traihead to Dilling Rd.
- Bicycles Allowed?: Yes
- Miles: 21
Brochure with map:
This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation. To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area", this will make the text on the page smaller.
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General Information
Location - North Country National Scenic Trail
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Seaton Creek Campground
- Manistee River Trail
County - Manistee
May 15 - November 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit.
Allowed -
- Hiking
- Llamas
- Bicycles
- Pets on leash
- Nonmotorized snow use
- Nonmotorized mechanized equipment
Prohibited -
- Motorized vehicles
- Over-snow motorized vehicles
- Pack and saddle animals
As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas
- Occupancy and Use
Day Use:
$5 vehicle per day
$15 per seven day
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.37388889
Longitude: -85.84011111
Directions
From Mesick -
- Travel west on M-115 for 2 miles.
- Turn left and travel west on Hodenpyl Dam Rd. for 5.5 miles.
- The site is on the left after a steep hill.
Parking
14 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
