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The Horseshoe Lake Motorcycle Trail is a 24-mile network of single-track routes in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The terrain is a mix of sandy and hard-packed soil, with roots, sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. The trail has severe elevation changes with many hill climbs and berms. The northern trails are for street-legal dual sports, while the trails to the south are for non-street-legal motorcycles. The trail system is primarily for intermediate riders, with some beginner and expert terrain.
The trail is for motorcycles only, with a maximum width of 24 inches. ATVs, UTVs, and Jeeps are prohibited. The trailhead has a vault toilet and free parking, but camping is not permitted at the staging area. Equestrians also use the area on USFS service roads.Dirt Bike Trail System
Horseshoe Lake Motorcycle Trail
AKA: Huron-manistee National Forest, Baldwin Ranger Station, White Cloud Ranger Station
Hesperia, MI
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Good
Approximate Size
500 acres (1 sq mi)
Miles of Trail
24 miles
Elevation Range
650 to 725 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Horseshoe Lake Motorcycle Trail
The Horseshoe Lake Motorcycle Trail is a 24-mile network of single-track routes in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The terrain is a mix of sandy and hard-packed soil, with roots, sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. The trail has severe elevation changes with many hill climbs and berms. The northern trails are for street-legal dual sports, while the trails to the south are for non-street-legal motorcycles. The trail system is primarily for intermediate riders, with some beginner and expert terrain. The trail is for motorcycles only, with a maximum width of 24 inches. ATVs,...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Mostly
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
Little
Rocks
None
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
None
Water Crossings
None
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
Many
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
Lots
Roads
None
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Few
Amateur Terrain
Mostly
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
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
Operating Season
All Year
Trailhead Coordinates
43.5112884, -86.099716
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