Manistee River Trail, They They Trail, River Manistee the on Allowed Not

Suspension Bridge Suspension information. information.

website: www.michigan.gov/dnr for complete complete for www.michigan.gov/dnr website:

of Natural Resources Fishing Guide or MI-DNR MI-DNR or Guide Fishing Resources Natural of

of fishing. Consult the Michigan Department Department Michigan the Consult fishing. of

Fishing - Fishing The river is popular for many types types many for popular is river The

is part of the 23-mile loop. loop. 23-mile the of part is

Trail from Marilla Trailhead to Dilling Road that that Road Dilling to Trailhead Marilla from Trail

are allowed on the section of the North Country Country North the of section the on allowed are

not allowed on the Manistee River Trail, they they Trail, River Manistee the on allowed not

Mountain Bikes - - Bikes Mountain Although mountain bikes are are bikes mountain Although

campground. campground.

northern end of the trail, and is a trailhead and and trailhead a is and trail, the of end northern

Seaton Creek Campground is located at the the at located is Campground Creek Seaton

the trail. trail. the

camp 200 feet from water and 100 feet off of of off feet 100 and water from feet 200 camp

fiberglass posts with numbers. You can also also can You numbers. with posts fiberglass

designated campsites marked by carsonite/ by marked campsites designated

Camping - Camping Along the trail there are several several are there trail the Along

National Scenic Trail, making a 23-mile loop. loop. 23-mile a making Trail, Scenic National

Manistee River Trail to the North Country Country North the to Trail River Manistee

and northern portions of the trail connect the the connect trail the of portions northern and

Two connector trails, located at the southern southern the at located trails, connector Two

popular on the Forest. Forest. the on popular

Manistee River make this trail one of the most most the of one trail this make River Manistee

creeks, as well as breathtaking views of the the of views breathtaking as well as creeks,

Several spring-fed waterfalls and tributary tributary and waterfalls spring-fed Several

deciduous trees, to swamps and cedar seeps. seeps. cedar and swamps to trees, deciduous

a variety of vegetation, ranging from pine to to pine from ranging vegetation, of variety a

As visitors hike the trail they will pass through through pass will they trail the hike visitors As

Access and Seaton Creek Campground. Campground. Creek Seaton and Access

River for 10.5 miles between Red Bridge River River Bridge Red between miles 10.5 for River

trail that follows the east bank of the Manistee Manistee the of bank east the follows that trail

The Manistee River Trail is an 18 - 24 inch wide wide inch 24 - 18 an is Trail River Manistee The Experience the Trail the Experience

Access Sites Contact Information Red Bridge River Access (from Manistee) United States Department of Agriculture ◊ Travel east on M-55 for 15 miles. Website: www.fs.usda.gov/hmnf Forest Service ◊ Turn left and travel north on High Email: [email protected] Bridge Rd. for 6 miles. Toll Free: 1-800-821-6263 Manistee ◊ Turn right and travel east on Coates Highway for 8 miles. Manistee Ranger Station Phone: 231-723-2211 Seaton Creek Campground River TTY: 711 (from Mesick) Trail and Backwaters ◊ Travel south on M-37 for 4.5 miles. Supervisor’s Office Phone: 231-775-2421 ◊ Turn right and travel west on 26 Mile Rd. for 3 miles. TTY: 711 ◊ At the fork veer right on O’Rourke Rd. ◊ Turn right and travel north on FR 5993 for .4 miles into the campground. Government Landing (from Manistee) ◊ Turn left and travel north on High Bridge Rd. for 6 miles. Red Bridge River Access ◊ Turn right and travel east on Coates Hwy. for 3.5 miles. Conduct and Ethics National Forests ◊ Turn right and travel south on Dilling Plan Ahead and Prepare Rd. for 2.5 miles. ◊ Bring water or a filtration system with ◊ Turn left and travel northeast on Upper you. River Rd. for 2.5 miles. Camp on Hardened Ground ◊ Turn right on Forest Road 8130. ◊ Campsites must be at least 200 feet from Recreation fees are water and 100 feet from roads and trails. Manistee River Backwaters required at most Dispose of Waste Properly day-use sites and ◊ Create waste disposal areas at least 200 campgrounds. Check bulletin boards for fee feet from water, camps and trails. information. Minimize Campfire Impacts Float Times ◊ Make sure ashes are cold to the touch before leaving. Site Hours Be Considerate of Other Visitors Hodenpyl Dam to Red Bridge 3.5 ◊ Remove trash when you leave. Huron-Manistee USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Hiking the Trail !

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