NFST-8170-E
Off-road trail near Wakefield, Michigan · Ottawa National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking ATV / UTV Dirt bikes E-bikes
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 46.36839, -89.82398
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, ATV / UTV, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,601 to 1,622 ft
- Ride time
- 15 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Wheelchair
- Not accessible
- Typical grade
- 0-5%
- Managed by
- Ottawa National Forest
- Trail number
- T8170-E
- County
- Gogebic County, Michigan
Michigan ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. ORV License $26.25/yr (Apr 1 to Mar 31).
- Visiting from out of state
- Same license and trail permit for nonresidents.
- Trail pass
- ORV Trail Permit $10/yr for state designated trails and areas.
- Helmets
- DOT helmet and eyewear for operators and passengers, unless belted in a vehicle with ROPS/roof.
- Young riders
- Under 16 needs ORV safety certificate and direct visual adult supervision. Ages 10 to 15 may ride this way.
- Safety course
- Required for under 16. Other states' certificates accepted.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Helmet exception for belted ROPS vehicles.
- Good to know
- License plus permit total $36.25.
Source: Michigan DNR, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Henry Lake Camp 3.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Bobcat Lake Campground 7.2 mi away · Directions
- Bobcat Lake Camp 7.2 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- NFST-8170-D 0.4 mi long
- NFST-8170-C 0.6 mi long
- NFST-8183-B 0.2 mi long
- NFST-8183-B1 0.1 mi long
- NFST-8170-B 0.3 mi long
- NFST-8175-C 0.3 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is NFST-8170-E?
- NFST-8170-E is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on NFST-8170-E?
- About 9 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,601 and 1,622 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike NFST-8170-E?
- Plan on about 35 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on NFST-8170-E?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on NFST-8170-E?
- NFST-8170-E is open to hiking, biking, ATV / UTV, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does NFST-8170-E start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 46.36839, -89.82398. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.