Mack Lake Motorized Trail System

Area Status: Open

As riders travel on this trail they will pass by a variety of scenary types. The trail is mostly on a 0 - 10% grade, with some short sections at a 30% grade. The trail system is marked with orange confidence markers.

Bull Gap Hill Climb provides a challenge for experienced riders, while the trail section near Maltby Hills is available for trail riders with less experience.

This trail is shown on the Huron-Manistee National Forests Motor Vehicle Use Map, available in the Maps and Publications section. A map is also located on the MI-DNRE website.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Annual services at the site will resume for spring on April 15
Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Area Amenities:	Parking
Fees:	Recreation Fee - Camping - Mack Lake Campground Day Use - Mack Lake Campground
Permit Info:	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. ORV Sticker - OHVs must display a valid ORV Sticker as required by State law. ORV Stickers may be obtained from the State of Michigan.
Open Season:	April 15 - October 31
Usage:	Medium
Best Season:	January 1 to December 31
Busiest Season:	April to November
Restrictions:	Allowed: ORV's 50" wide or less Prohibited: Non-Highway Legal Vehicles Over 50" Wide Motorized Over-snow Vehicles Motorized Vehicles Over 50" Wide 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
Closest Towns:	Lupton, Luzerne, McKinley, Mio, Rose City, South Branch,
Operated By:	Mio Ranger District - 107 McKinley Rd., Mio, MI 48647
Information Center:	*Mio Ranger Station* 989-826-3252 Email sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov

General Information

Directions:

From Grayling

Bull Gap ORV Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Go straight and continue east on s. River Rd. for 5 miles.
Turn right and travel south on FR 4332 for 2 miles.
Turn right and travel west on FR 4276 for 1 mile.
The site is located on the right.

East Bull Gap Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Go straight and continue east on s. River Rd. for 5 miles.
Turn right and travel south on FR 4332 for 2 miles.
Turn right and travel west on FR 4276 for 1 mile.
The site is located on the left.

Hughes Lake Rd. ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 9 miles.
Turn left and travel east on Hughes Lake Rd. for 1 mile.
The site is located on the left.

M-33 ORV Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn right and travel south on M-33 for 8.5 miles.
The site is located on the left.

Mack Lake ORV Trailhead

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 for 4 miles.
Turn left and travel north on FR 4460 for 1 mile.
Turn left and travel west on County Rd. 489 for 1 mile.

Maltby Hills ORV Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn right and travel south M-33 for 6 miles.
Turn left and travel east on County Rd. 604 for 5 miles.
Turn right and travel south on Mack Lake Trail for 6 miles.
Turn right into the parking area.

McKinley ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

Travel east on M-72 for 30 miles.
Turn left and travel north on M-72/M-33 for .5 miles.
Turn right and trvel east on McKinley Dr./F32.
Turn right and travel southon Evans Rd. for .25 miles.
The site is located on the right.

From West Branch

Lupton ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

Travel east on M-55 for 5 miles.
Turn left and travel north on M-33 for 11 miles.
Turn right and travel east on Heath Rd. for 5.5 miles.
Turn left and travel north on Doll Rd. for 2 miles.
The site is located on the right.

South Branch ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

Travel east on M-55 for 5 miles.
Turn left and travel north on M-33 for 11 miles.
Turn right and travel east on Heath Rd. for 11.5 miles.
The site is located on the right.

Parking:

Bull Gap ORV Trailhead

40 vehicle capacity - with trailers

East Bull Gap Trailhead

50 vehicle capacity - with trailers

Hughes Lake Rd. ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

10 vehicle capacity - with trailers

M-33 ORV Trailhead

30 vehicle capacity - with trailers

Mack Lake ORV Trailhead

5 vehicle capacity - with trailers

Maltby Hills ORV Trailhead

10 vehicle capacity - with trailers

McKinley ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

30 vehicle capacity - with trailers

Lupton ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

10 vehicle capacity - with trailers

South Branch ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

20 vehicle capacity - with trailers

General Notes:

Location - Mack Lake, Mack Lake ORV Trail, Meadows ORV Trail

Nearby Recreation Areas

Au Sable National Scenic River
- McKinley Landing
Wagner Lake Area
- Loon Lake Day Use Area
- Island Lake Campground
Mack Lake Campground
Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour
Hughes Lake Rd. ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead

County - Oscoda, Ogemaw

Seasonal and Other Information -

Several trailheads are snowmobile trailheads in winter. For more information see individual site pages.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Sand Play

Recreation areas with activity Sand Play:

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The campground is primarily used by ORV trail riders. There is a small sand beach in the campground.

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The 42 site campground is primarily used by ORV trail riders.

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The 42 site campground is primarily used by ORV trail riders.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The lake has sunfish, perch and walleye.

OHV Camping

Recreation areas with activity OHV Camping:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The 42 site campground is primarily used by ORV trail riders. There is a trailhead located in the campground.

OHV Trail Riding

Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:

Loading Ramp

Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

There are two picnic areas in the campground with picnic tables, pedestal grills, a dumpster and hand pumps for water.

Swimming

Recreation areas with activity Swimming:

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. There is a small sand beach in the campground. The maximum depth of the lake is 5 feet, however the water is usually cold.