|
|
|
Northern Michigan has many unique things for riders to see and do while riding. Michigan’s Shore-to-Shore Trails offers outstanding scenic beauty as it winds through the Huron and Manistee National Forests. The Upper Peninsula’s Bay de Noc - Grand Island Trail follows and old Chippewa Indian trade route. Pine Marten Run Trail is a 26 mile system horse-backing riding trails located in the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area northwest of Manistique in Schoolcraft County.
|
|
Equestrian Trails | Riding Stables | Trail Camps
|
Equestrian Trails
|
|
|
Riding Stables
|
|
Birchwood Farm Equestrian Center [Riding Stables], 518 W. Townline Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2868
|
|
Flyin R Horse Livery & Tack [Rding Stables], 768 Mapes Road, Luzerne, MI 48636, Phone: (989) 826-1491
|
|
Gaylord Equestrian Center [Riding Stables], 7000 Hayes Tower Road, Gaylord, MI 49735, Phone: (989) 732-8878
|
|
Hawk Hill Farm [Riding Stables], 6815 Olsen Lane, Grayling, MI 49738, Phone: (989) 348-9037
|
|
The Iron Horse Ranch [Rding Stables], 360 West Oyster Road, Rose City, MI 48654, Phone: (989) 685-2574
|
|
Karefree Ranch, [Riding Stable], Dept. INT., 2899 Kurtz Rd., Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5771
|
|
Maple Valley Riding Stable [Riding Stables], 12706 Thorton Road, Atlanta, MI 49709, Phone: (989) 785-4835
|
|
Liberty Valley Ranch [Riding Stable], 4301 Hayes Tower Road, Gaylord, MI 49735, Phone: (989) 731-0149
|
|
Shadynook Stables LLC [Riding Stables], 1505 Marquardt Road, Gaylord, MI 49735, Phone: (989) 732-5105
|
|
West Branch Equine Center [Rding Stables], 1340 South M 33, West Branch, MI 48661, Phone: (989) 343-9300
|
|
Whispering Hope Ranch [Riding Stables], 659 Mayhew Road, Rose City, MI 48654, Phone: (989) 685-3525
|
Trail Camps
|
|
Garey Lake Trail Camp, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Benzie County - 8 miles SE of Empire via M-72, Plowman Road and Pettengill Road. Group area designed for use by equestrian campers riding the Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Non-equestrian campers welcome too. Maximum capacity is for 200 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Campground is located on Garey Lake which offers good pan fishing. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by calling (231) 922-5280. Lake Ann (9 miles SE) and Honor (12 miles SW).
|
|
Hopkins Creek Equestrian State Forest Campground and Trail Camp, Cadillac Operations Service Center. Phone Number: (231) 824-3591. Missaukee County - 5.5 miles North of Arlene via M-42 and Lucas Road. Campground is located adjacent to Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail and is designed to accommodate equestrian campers. Non-equestrian campers are also welcome. There are 23 designated sites for tent and small trailer use available on the first come, first serve basis. The group area has a maximum capacity is for 108 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by calling (231.) 824-3591. Manton (11 miles SW) and Fife Lake (12 miles North).
|
|
Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Grand Traverse County - 4.5 miles NW of Interlochen via M-137, US-31 and Wildwood Road. Group area designed for use by equestrian campers riding the Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Non-equestrian campers welcome too. Maximum capacity is for 200 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by calling 231.922.5280. Campground is near Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. There is also a submersible pump that requires a 5000 watt generator.
|
|
Luzerne National Forest Trail Camp, Mio Ranger Station, 107 McKinley Drive, Mio, MI 48647. Phone: (989) 826-3252. The Luzerne Trail Camp is located in Oscoda County, Michigan. The nearest community is Luzerne, about 3 miles North. The Luzerne Trail Camp is located along the Michigan Shore-to-Shore hiking and horse riding trail. Maintained primarily by the Michigan Trail Riders Association, the Luzerne Trail camp features beautiful stands of oak and maple and offers a variety of wildlife for hikers and horseback riders. In order to keep the trail camp beautiful, visitors are asked to pack out what they pack in. 10 campsites and group campsite.
|
|
McKinley Naitonal Forest Trail Camp, Forest Service Road 4004, McKinley, Mio, MI 48647, Phone: (989) 826-3252. The McKinley Trail Camp is located in Oscoda County, Michigan. The nearest community is Mio, about 9 miles west. This large trail camp is one of several campgrounds on the Shore-to-Shore trail. Used primarily by horseback riders, the camp is available throughout the year for hunting, backpacking, biking, and general camping. The campground can easily accommodate large groups.
|
|
Scheck's Place Trail Camp, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Grand Traverse County - 12 miles SW of Williamsburg via Williamsburg Road, Supply Road and Brown Bridge Road. Group area designed for use by equestrian campers riding the Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Non-equestrian campers welcome too. Maximum capacity is for 200 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by (231.922.5280). Campground is near Scheck's Place State Forest Campground along the Boardman River. Mayfield (4 miles SW) and Traverse City (14 miles NW).
|
|
South Branch National Forest Trail Camp, Huron Shores Ranger Station, Oscoda, MI 48750. Phone: (989) 739-0728. South Branch Trail Camp is located in Iosco County, Michigan. The nearest community is South Branch 5 miles to the west and Hale 10 miles to the south. South Branch Trail Camp serves the 240-mile Michigan Shore-to-Shore Riging and Hiking Trail. The camp primarily serves campers with horses usin the trail system, however anyone is welcome. South Branch Trail Camp is adjacent to the South Branch River which contains brown trout and is with 1.5 miles of Loud Dam on the Au Sable River. There are many places for horses to rest and campers to recreate.
|
|
