The BN culvert project has been completed and the trail has been reopened. Thank-You MIDNR for keeping our trails safe and in great riding condition by identifying these projects before they are a disaster. Remember-RIDE RIGHT-RIDE SAFE!
Sep. 17, 2025 –When it comes to spectacular fall colors, the Upper Peninsula stands unmatched. This year, USA TODAY readers confirmed it once again, voting Michigan’s premier autumn showcase the nation’s No. 1 choice in the 10Best Destinations for Fall Colors Awards Follow the links for the rest of the story!
The Area South of the Firesteel Equestrian crossing is active again, so use caution when riding around that area. CAUTION to EQUESTRIANS: This logging activity is on the trails
South of the Firesteel River crossing, so use caution when riding in that area. If your horse is not used to loud noises or large equipment, please be extra careful. Logging trucks and equipment will be using the two trail inlets south of the Firesteel River on the Dishneau Road.
There will be no logging activity north of the river. As always trail courtesy is key to safety. Fall colors will peak very soon. The campground is still open. The trails are mapped and clean, including quiet trails surrounding the lake. It is a great time of year to enjoy the beauty and peace of the Courtney Lake Trails! Fall colors will peak very soon. The campground is still open. The trails are mapped and clean, including quiet trails surrounding the lake. It is a great time of year to enjoy the beauty and peace of the Courtney Lake Trails!
The OC trail off of FH16 had a feller buncher staged and is signed for active logging
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THIS LOCATION AND RIDE WITH CAUTION!
The forest Roads outlined by the map will be closed for the 2 day event per the Closure Order
OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST
CLOSURE ORDER
SUPERVISOR’S CLOSURE ORDER RESTRICTING PUBLIC USE OF ROADS & TRAILS WITHIN ONTONAGON AND KENTON RANGER DISTRICTS
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of 16 U.S.C. § 551, and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest Lands described below within the Ontonagon and Kenton Ranger Districts on the Ottawa National Forest, for the protection of public health and safety during the annual Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR).
1. Being on the road in any manner. 36 CFR § 261.54(e)
CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:
The following closure is for the sections of roads as described below and shown on the attached map and list incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A:
Forest Development Roads: Forest Road (FR), Forest Highway (FH), Junction (Jct)
1. FR 1470: From Jct Pori Road to FR 1460
2. FR 1460: From Jct FR 1470 to FH 16
3. 1300: From Jct FH 16 to FR 2020
4. 2020: From Jct FR 1300 to M28
5. 3500: From Jct FR 3577 to FR 3630
6. 3630: From Jct FR 3500 to FH 16
7. 4580: From Jct Golden Glow Rd to FR 4500
8. 4500: From Jct FR 4580 to FR 3616
9. 3616: From Jct FR 4500 to FR 3610
10. 3610: From Jct FR 3616 to FH 16
BE ADVISED MI-TRALE will be grading and brushing the (OR) trail starting September 5th. Please ride with caution and respect the direction of the workers when using the trail for the next 2 weeks. This project scheduled for completion by September 15th—THANK-YOU
Northern Natural Gas will be working Sep 5th and 6th in the defined section between Bruce Crossing and Agate Falls on the SB Route. Please use caution when riding through this area. Re-Route is not necessary as you will be able to with caution pass the working crews.
The MI-TRALEs “Camp and Ride 2025 ” at the Courtney Lake Campground and Trails in Mass City, Michigan, is in the books. The invitation for equestrians to gather on Saturday August 9th was sent far and wide. It was a very soggy weekend, but some equestrians just don’t give in.
Five horses and five riders came on Friday expecting an evening ride and for others to join them on Saturday. Three more horses joined us on Saturday during a brief break in the weather and one gal got a quick ride in. Another rider joined us on Sunday morning for a nice ride. At our event, there was a total of 7 riders, 9 horses, and 8 visitors. Two other riders outside our group were out enjoying the trails. One little girl learned how to feed treats to horses and a neighbor from the campsite across the road came to offer apples to the horses.
See the rest of the article on our Equestrian page Updates here: https://mi-trale.org/horse-trails/updates/
August abounds with outdoor summer fun
The DNR offers a variety of ways to enjoy Michigan’s natural and cultural resources next month, so get ready to soak up some summer fun! Here’s just a sampling – get the full list at Michigan.gov/DNRCalendar.
Free ORV Weekend AUGUST 16-17, 2025
 Residents and out-of-state visitors legally can ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of off-road vehicle trails and routes and the state’s six scramble areas on two back-to-back days (Aug. 16-17) without an ORV license or trail permit. The entrance fee at Holly Oaks ORV Park in Oakland County also will be waived this year. Our Free ORV Weekend is a great time to see, experience and test out the state’s off-road trails (check out all the places you can ride!), but remember that all other ORV rules and laws still apply, and you must supply your own ORV. |