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The Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground offers access to about 9 miles of trails that form a stacked loop system. The trails are mostly loose dirt with some hardpack and rocks. It has a few small jumps, a few steep hills, and a few water crossings. The trails are often narrow (50 inches wide). The difficulty is a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain.
The trail system connects to the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail, allowing for longer rides. The campground is located on Ambrose Lake with fishing and boating access and offers rustic lakeside camping. Camping is allowed in some areas with direct trail access. The trails are open to ATVs and UTVs with a maximum width of 50 inches.Dirt Bike Trail System
Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
AKA: Ambrose Lake Trail, Ambrose Lake To Rose City Trail, Ambrose Lake To Ogemaw Hills Trail, Ogemaw County, Michigan Cross County Cycle Trail
Rose City, MI
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
2,500 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
23 miles
Elevation Range
1200 to 1400 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground
The Ambrose Lake State Forest Campground offers access to about 9 miles of trails that form a stacked loop system. The trails are mostly loose dirt with some hardpack and rocks. It has a few small jumps, a few steep hills, and a few water crossings. The trails are often narrow (50 inches wide). The difficulty is a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. The trail system connects to the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail, allowing for longer rides. The campground is located on Ambrose Lake with fishing and boating access and offers rustic lakeside camping. Camping is allowed in some areas...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Little
Sand
None
Rocks
Few
Natural Features
Trees
Many
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Few
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Few
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Rider Traffic
Few
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are occasionally maintained, visibly marked, and rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
MI ORV Sticker
Official Information
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/forestslandwater/ORV/Maps-Trail/ambrose_lake_trail.pdfOperating Season
All Year
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