Ruffed Grouse Walk
This is a .6-mile walk through Ruffed Grouse habitat. This site is also a stop on the Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour.
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General Information
Location -Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Au Sable River
- 4001 Landing
- Gabions Campground and Day Use
County - Oscoda
Seasonal and Other Information -
- This site is not gated during the off season.
- This site is not maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are not plowed.
April 15 - October 10
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 -
- Nonmotorized Use
- Nonmotorized Snow Use
Prohibited -
- Motorized Vehicles
- Motorized Over-snow Vehicles
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; R904-14-02
- Occupancy and Use - Developed Recreation Areas, Dispersed Areas, Being Publicly Nude, Marine Prohibitions, Parking and Sanitation; R904-14-03
Address: 107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647
Phone: (989) 826-3252
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.58944444
Longitude: -83.92805556
Directions
From Grayling -
- Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
- Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 6 miles.
- Turn left and travel east on County Rd. 604/Curtisville Rd. for 10 miles.
- The site is located on the left.
Parking
10 vehicle capacity
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
