High Bridge Access Site
The Pere Marquette Railroad crossed the Big Manistee River on a 96-foot high, 1,200 ft long iron truss bridge. The bridge was torn down in 1955 but the foundations and some pilings are still seen there today .5 miles east of the site.
Today's High Bridge is a low, two-lane country road bridge. The North Country National Scenic Trail crosses High Bridge opposite the access road. Visitors can access the trail from this site, however, it is not a designated trailhead. Along the entrance road there is a historical display with railroad ties. In the winter snowmobilers may park here with their trailers, but this is not a trailhead.
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General Information
Location - Manistee National Recreation River
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- North Country National Scenic Trail
County - Manistee
January 1 - December 31
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.
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
Day Use (per vehicle):
$5.00/day; $15.00/seven day.
Canoe Rentals -
- Manistee
- Manistee Paddlesport Adventures
- Irons
- Enchanted Acres
Address: 1170 Nursery Road Wellston, MI 49689
Phone: (231) 848-7090
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.26833333
Longitude: -86.01583333
Directions
From Manistee -
- Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 3 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on the access road to the parking lot.
Parking
60 vehicle capacity - with trailers
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
