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Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Activity - Mountain Biking
There are several trails on the forest open to biking.
NCNST - Day Hike
We have plenty of trails for the novice to expert hiker. 
Horse Riding
There are three horse trails on the Huron-Manistee National Forests.
Fishing - Salmon fishing
Hunting and fishing are allowed with the  appropriate state licenses. 
TreadLightly Respect Access Image with Quad
Effective October 1, 2021, the Huron-Manistee National Forests (HMNFs) changed the Motor Vehicle Use (MVU) designation of Forest Service roads to…
Manistee River - Red Bridge - picnic table 2
Picnicking is a popular activity that is allowed anywhere on the forest.
Recreation Activity - Scenic Driving
Looking for a scenic drive? The forest has many beautiful places to drive.
4001 Canoe Landing - Nonmotorized Boating
The forest has 1,800 miles of rivers and 17,000 acres. 
Recreation Activity - Snowmobiling
There are around 600 miles of snowmobile trail through the forest.
Photo of a Bicycle
Metal DetectingForest Service policy does not prohibit the use of metal detectors. However, there are limitations to their use in special areas with…