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The Baraga Plains ATV Trail is a 28-mile loop system with two loops originating from the same parking area. The trail is two-way and has a mix of loose dirt, hardpack, and some mud. It is mostly for beginners, with a few sections of intermediate difficulty and no major obstacles.
A Michigan DNR ORV sticker is required to ride the trail. The maximum vehicle width is 50 inches. The trail is open to ATVs and UTVs, while Jeeps are prohibited. Primitive camping is allowed in some areas, and night riding is permitted. The trailhead has a kiosk and a vault toilet.Dirt Bike Trail System
Baraga Plains ATV Trail
AKA: Baraga Plains Trail, Big Lake, Prison Camp Road, Gorge Cutoff Road, Sturgeon River, Honkers Pond, Big Lake Road
Watton, MI
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
12,200 acres (19 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
28 miles
Elevation Range
1200 to 1300 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Baraga Plains ATV Trail
The Baraga Plains ATV Trail is a 28-mile loop system with two loops originating from the same parking area. The trail is two-way and has a mix of loose dirt, hardpack, and some mud. It is mostly for beginners, with a few sections of intermediate difficulty and no major obstacles. A Michigan DNR ORV sticker is required to ride the trail. The maximum vehicle width is 50 inches. The trail is open to ATVs and UTVs, while Jeeps are prohibited. Primitive camping is allowed in some areas, and night riding is permitted. The trailhead has a kiosk and a vault...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Few
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
Little
Natural Features
Trees
Many
Trail Types
Roads
Few
Traffic & Safety
Rider Traffic
Few
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
None
Terrain Difficulty
Mostly beginner-intermediate terrain.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are occasionally maintained, visibly marked, and rated for difficulty.
Terrain Hazards
Hazards are few and well marked.
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping available at Big Lake Campground.
Permit Required
Yes
Permit Info
MI ORV Sticker
Official Information
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/forestslandwater/ORV/Maps-Trail/BPT_Trail.pdfOperating Season
All Year
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