Milarch Rd. Kettner Rd. Manistee Lake. Filer City Rd. Stronach Road. Tippy. Dam Pond RIVER FLOW. White Water Area. 48 1/2 Rd

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1 Skocelas Raymond Rd RIVER MAS BIG MANISTEE RIVER FLOAT TIMES/GS. Hodenpyl (GS:.9, -.0).0 hrs. Red Bridge (GS:.9, -.0). hrs. Tippy Dam (GS:.09, -.9).0 hrs. High Bridge (GS:., -.0).0 hrs. Bear Creek (GS:.99, -.9). hrs. Rainbow Bend (GS:.900, -.99).0 hrs. M- Hwy (GS:., -.90).0 hrs. Michigan (GS:.0, -.0) Michigan MANISTEE Milarch Rd. Kettner Rd. 9 Mile Rd Coates Hwy. High Bridge Rd RIVER FLOW KALEVA Dilings Rd MARILLA Coates Hwy. Tippy Dam ond WELLSTON Warfield Rd. Beers Rd Hodenpyl Dam ond W Rd LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER FLOAT TIMES/GS. 9 Mile Bridge (GS:.09, -.09). hrs. Mile Bridge (GS:., -.0).0 hrs. Weir* (GS:.9, -.9).hrs. Old Stronach (GS:.0, -.09).0 hrs. Stronach ark (GS:.009, -.0).hrs. Michigan (GS:.0, -.0) Michigan *When paddling through the Weir a portage may be required. There is a designated portage area to the north of the weir/dam. MANISTEE Filer City Rd Stronach Road Old RIVER FLOW 9 Mile Bridge Rd Mile Bridge Rd Skocelas Rd Madison Rd Skocelas Rd INE RIVER FLOAT TIMES/GS. Edgetts (GS:.09, -.0).0 hrs. Meadow Brook Bridge (GS:.09, -.) 0. hrs. Skookum Bridge (GS:.09, --.00).0 hrs. Walker Bridge (GS:.9, -.) 0. hrs MANISTEE COUNTY LAKE COUNTY. Lincoln Bridge (GS:., -.9) 0. hrs. Elm Flats (GS:., -.9).0 hrs. Dobson Bridge (GS:.9, -.99) 0. hrs. School Bridge (GS:.9, -.99). hrs 9. eterson Bridge (GS: ). hrs 0. Low Bridge (GS:.9, -.90) 0.0 hrs. Norman Dixon (GS:.0, -.9) Tippy Dam ond RIVER FLOW 0 White Water Area / Rd ine River asses Required Watercraft permits are required for all watercraft on the river, including tubes, from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend to the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Reservations for river permits are $.00/watercraft per day. asses may be picked up from the following ranger stations: Ranger Station: -- Baldwin Ranger Station: -- 9 Rd / Rd Rd Rd 0 Rd Rd / Rd Skookum 0 Mile Rd 9 Mile Rd Mile Rd/Bristol Rd Mile Rd Mile Rd Mile Rd Mile Rd / Mile Rd Saddler Rd State Rd WEXFORD COUNTY LAKE COUNTY Skookum CADILLAC County Convention and Visitors Bureau

2 Warfield Rd. NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL & MANISTEE RIVER TRAIL LOO Nationally recognized trail system through states. The NCT access points are a great spot for hiking throughout County. Enjoy the Upper River Trailhead near the River Trail where you will hike your way through the dense hardwoods high atop the River bluffs. You can also head down to the Udell Rollways trailhead near Big-M and enjoy a hike through the low flats and rolling hills. For trail and map info visit: northcountrytrail.org. LEGEND Hydroelectric Dam Rustic Campsite arking Area Canoe Launch otable Water Fee Area & Information Restroom ortage Area State Highway County Road North Country Trail River Trail Trail Mile Marker River/Stream /ond MA 0 Miles 0. County Convention and Visitors Bureau HIKING ONLY on the River Trail MTB BIKING ALLOWED on the North Country Trail (mind the markers as certain sections of the trail are NO BIKES allowed) Upper. Eddington Creek Beers Rd. Sheep Ranch Rd. UER RIVER GS TO MANISTEE GS 9 MARILLA GS Upper. GS Slagle Creek S. Slagle Creek Rd. Cottage Rd. Arquilla Creek Rd. Coates Hwy. RED BRIDGE BRIDGE ARKING AREA GS ARKING AREA. -. SUSENSION BRIDGE.0 -. GS < Small Waterfall Mile Rd. Cedar Creek Arquilla Creek Hinton Creek Hodenpyl Dam Rd. CONSUMERS WR. ORTAGE 0 Mile Rd. / Mile Rd. Seaton Creek SEATON CREEK CAMGROUND GS O Rourke TO CADILLAC TO MESICK HODENYL DAM Hodenpyl Dam ond

3 MAGOON CREEK NATURE AREA Great for the outdoor enthusiast. This natural area is ideal for a day at the beach, hike in the woods, or picnic on the bluff. This is also a great spot to take your family pet for a run! LEGEND arking Area Restrooms otable Water Historic Home/Site (remains) MA Trails 0 FEET County Convention and Visitors Bureau Michigan 0.mi 0.mi 0.mi 0.mi Magoon Creek.9, -. 0.mi Access Road 0.mi 0.9mi Red Apple Road HIKING & BIKING ALLOWED ON TRAILS ORCHARD BEACH STATE ARK A great hike for the casual hiker. Quick and scenic with many information stations along the trails. Learn about the natural history of the State ark and County shoreline. This is also an ideal spot for a morning cross country ski in the winter months. The nature trails are part of the state park, therefore a state park passport is required. You can obtain a pass at the ranger station in the park. LEGEND arking Area Restrooms otable Water ay Station/Ranger Station MA Historic Home/Site (remains) Trails 0 FEET County Convention and Visitors Bureau Michigan ACCESS TO LAKE MICHIGAN STATE ARK AREA/ CAMING HIKING ONLY on Trails - Bikes may be used on paved areas near camping sites TO MANISTEE shore Road.99, -.0 TO 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi TO

4 BIG-M RECREATION AREA Enjoy 0+ miles of mountain biking trails carved out of the National Forest. This trail system also connects with the North Country Trail system and offers excellent biking and cross country skiing, making this area a year-round destination for outdoor adventurers. TO MANISTEE Udell Hills NCT arking Area.00, -.00 Fire Tower Rd HIKING & BIKING ALLOWED ON TRAILS TO WELLSTON Udell Hills Rd Road Monkey Shanty Boy Gabriel s Horn Skocelas Rd Road Monkey LEGEND Beginner Bike Trail/XC Trail Intermediate Bike Trail/XC Trail Difficult/Expert Bike Trail/XC Trail Snowshoe/Bike Trail - (Difficult) North Country National Scenic Trail MA Roads MILES County Convention and Visitors Bureau Sky ilot Udell Lookout Tower The Firetower Cheat Stick Bullwacker Barber Chair Oh Me II Catamount.k Bullwacker Big Wheel.9k Double Bit.k Ryberg Rd.k Double Bit.k Camp.k Corkpine.k Lumberjack.k Bindle Stiff Swedish Fiddle BIG-M arking Area.99, Mi Bridge Rd. NON-MOTORIZED TRAIL ARK During summer months the Non- Motorized ark is a great spot for mountain biking and hiking. There is also a challenging skills area for bikers. Visit: for maps & trail conditions. HIKING & BIKING ALLOWED ON TRAILS Snowshoe Trail: Blue Trail - mi. Dog Friendly Hiking/Ski Trails: White/Brown Trail: 0. mi (.k) Yellow Trail: 0. mi (.k) urple Trail:. mi (.9k) Red Trail:. mi (.k) County Convention and Visitors Bureau MTB Skills Area TO MANISTEE 9 0 arking Area

5 ARCADIA DUNES NATURE & RECREATION AREA OLD BALDY DUNE 0. mi St. ierre Trailhead: rofessionally designed, multi-use trails on the east side of M- offer a unique experience for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. 0. mi 0. mi Baldy Trailhead: Hike the trails and enjoy the majestic views from Old Baldy - a dune overlooking Michigan. Short, steep climb to the dune. 0. mi BALDY MichiganTRAIL Steep Bluff Area 0. mi ARCADIA 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi 0. mi Old Baldy arking Area 0. mi.0 mi St. ierre Road Secondary Baldy arking 0. mi St. ierre arking Area 0.9 mi.9, -..9, -. HIKING & BIKING ALLOWED ON TRAILS 0. mi.. mi loop from # to # ST. IERRE TRAIL Matzinger Road ARCADIA OVERLOOK 0 MILES 0.mi 0.mi 0.mi

6 Milarch Rd Bosschem Rd Lenz Rd N. Baker Rd Thompsonville Rd Snyder Rd MANISTEE CO. S Kaleva (GS: Lat:. Lon: -.0) Bear (GS: Lat:.0 Lon: -.9) Bear -North (GS: Lat:. Lon: -.) Copemish (GS: Lat:.99 Lon: -.99) River (GS: Lat:.0 Lon: -.0) Stronach Road (GS: Lat:. Lon: -.) Wellston (GS: Lat:.9 Lon: -.9) Wellston-Cooley Bridge (GS: Lat:.0 Lon: -.9) MANISTEE CO. FRANKFORT Michigan Betsie ELBERTA Arcadia ine Creek Rd BENZIE CO. MANISTEE CO. ARCADIA otter Rd Old Mile Rd ONEKAMA ortage Bear 9 Mile Bridge Rd Norconk Rd Glovers Rd 9 Mile Road 9 Mile Road Mile Rd BEAR LAKE MIle Rd Maidens Rd Koon Rd Coates Hwy. Skocelas Rd Kerry Rd Red Arrow Rd Little River Chief Rd N. Countyline Rd. Lumley Rd Mile Rd. For info, maps and trail conditions visit our partners at: MANISTEE NORTHERN TRAIL CONDITIONS Crystal BENZONIA BEULAH 0 9 For info, maps and trail conditions visit our partners at: otter Rd Norconk Rd Bear Creek SOUTHERN TRAIL CONDITIONS Udell Hills Rd Big Rd Bear Creek KALEVA BRETHREN MASON CO. LAKE CO. High Bridge Rd. Springdale Rd. Healy Rd. ine Creek Rd ine Maidens Rd ine Rd Old House Rd Mile Rd Seaman Rd County Trail Network Benzie County Trail Network 9 Creamery Rd WELLSTON ole Rd N. Coates Hwy Seaman Rd. DUBLIN Tower Line Rd Nessen City Rd. COEMISH Yates Rd Wiitala Rd Tippy Dam ond Hoxeyville Rd. W. Mile Rd 9 THOMSONVILLE Marilla Rd. Marilla Rd. Upper Husier Rd Laverne Rd Beers Rd MARILLA SweetsRavine Rd ine River Brethren Hwy Warfield Rd County Trail Network BENZIE CO. Hodenpyle Dam ond MANISTEE CO. W. Rd W. / Rd SNOWMOBILING MANISTEE, BENZIE, WEXFORD GRAND TRAVERSE CO. WEXFORD CO. County contains nearly 0 miles of groomed snowmobile trails that link up to a regional network of trails throughout Northern Michigan. The Benzie County network stretches north all the way into Leelanau County and the Wexford County network reaches Downtown Cadillac and connects south to County. 0 S. Rd S. / Rd W. Rd 9 Wexford County Trail Network Caberfae eaks Ski & Golf Resort Coyote Crossing Resort S. Rd S Rd

7 LAKE BLUFF BIRD SANCTUARY Michigan BLUFF TRAIL BEACH ATH Vernal ond Old Horse asture Ring Tag Alder Thicket B&B Old Stable Arboretum JACKFERN TRAIL Lowland Hemlock-Cedar Forest Northern Hardwood Forest RIDGE TRAIL COTTONWOOD ATH shore Road Field Old Orchard Grounds acre wildlife sanctuary, bird species recorded. Birdwatching, acre arboretum, Michigan Champion trees, / mile of beach, bookstore-gift shop. icnic on terrace or lawn, swim the beach, hike a trail, watch the beautiful sunset or attend a guided nature hike. LEGEND Michigan Champion Sycamore Maple Michigan Giant Sequoia Former Michigan Champion Cotttonwood Donation Tubes/Information Trails 0 FEET HIKING ONLY on Trails - Bikes are not permitted anywhere on the trails.

8 County Wexford County NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL IN MANISTEE COUNTY Nationally recognized trail system through states. The NCT access points are a great spot for mountain biking in County. Visit the national website for North Country Trail information and maps at: Miles MANISTEE RIVER TRAIL SEE MA ON VISITMANISTEECOUNTY.COM Beers Rd MARILLA Hodenpyl Dam ond Coates Hwy UDELL RIVER UDELL HILLS High Bridge Rd Dillings Rd < North Country Trail (Dashed - NO MTB bikes) Tippy Dam ond Warfield Rd / Rd WELLSTON County Mason County BIG - M RECREATION AREA SEE TRAIL MA ON VISITMANISTEECOUNTY.COM Seaman Rd DUBLIN Hoxeyville Rd

9 Quarterline R Gear Rd St. ierre Rd Erdman Rd Milarch Rd Milarch Rd Collins Rd BEACHES OF MANISTEE COUNTY BEACHES-LAKE MICHIGAN layground Area Showers Restrooms icnic Area ets Welcome ADA Access Emergency Call Station Food Vendor Arcadia ublic Beach Where: West end of Street in Arcadia GS: Lat:.99 Lon: -.9 Insider info: Arcadia Township owns this beach, which was protected with the help of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Convenient parking, with playground available. Bar Access Where: On shore Road North of GS: Lat:.9 Lon: Insider info: A great spot to get away from the crowded beaches in the summer. This spot is located on shore Road just north of. This site does feature a universal access platform/ramp to the water s edge. Fifth Avenue Beach & Lighthouse Where: shore Drive & Fifth Avenue in the Harbor Village Development - GS: Lat:. Lon: -.99 Insider info: Considered to be one of s most beautiful beaches, this great spot is ideal for those looking to walk the beautiful North ier. (walkable pier) First Street Beach/Douglas ark Where: End of First Street heading west from US- (Cypress Street) - GS: Lat:. Lon: -.0 Insider info: One of the largest beaches and recreation areas. Douglas ark has multiple baseball/softball diamonds, basketball courts and tennis courts. Even though dogs are not allowed on the beach between Memorial Day-Labor Day it does have its very own fenced in dog park and dedicated dog beach on the waterfront below the observation deck near the Lions avilion. There are separate picnic areas with charcoal grills available for an afternoon. (walkable pier) Magoon Creek & Sundling ark Where: Off Red Apple Road along Mich. before crossing Fox Farm Road heading south. GS: Lat:.9 Lon: -. Insider info: Great for the outdoor enthusiast. These beaches are usually pretty quiet and would be considered off the beaten path. This is also a great secluded spot for cross county skiing during the winter months. Man Made Where: Monroe Street & Dunes Drive GS: Lat:.0 Lon: -.00 Insider info: A short walk over a few small dunes and you are nestled in a great natural area where the water is always warm. This is a small manmade lake perfect for snorkelers looking to refine their skills! North Beach Access Where: North end of Washington St. in. GS: Lat:. Lon: -.9 Insider info: A great spot for enjoying a long walk on the beach with your four-legged friend. This beach is geared toward pets and is generally secluded except during holidays and peak season weekends. ierport Beach Where: West end of Mile Road in ierport GS: Lat:. Lon: -. ortage oint Beach Where: West end of ortage oint Drive in Onekama, MI GS: Lat:. Lon: -.9 Insider info: Situated in the rolling dunes at the mouth of ortage on Michigan. Walk the pier and the miles of sandy beach. There is plenty of room to spread out on this large Michigan beach. Magoon Creek & Sundling ark North Beach Access Man Made Fifth Ave. First Street Beach/Douglas ark Red Apple Rd Bar Access River St. Merkey Rd Maple Rd Fox Farm Rd W. County Line Rd. Michigan shore Rd iney Rd Hill Rd Arcadia Beach ierport Beach ortage oint Beach Bar Kott Rd reuss Rd Linke Rd Eastlake Filer City Rd Bar Rd Dontz Rd Camp Rd Darr Rd view Rd Herkelrath Rd ortage ortage Crescent Miller Rd Arcadia Arcadia ine Creek Rd oint Dr. Beach Rd Old Schoedel Rd N Custer Rd St. ierre Rd Erdman Rd Steffens Rd Mile Rd otter Rd MIle Rd Glovers Onekama E. Co. Line Rd S. Claybank Rd Rd Norconk Rd Churchill Rd Gordons Guenthardt Rd omeroy Rd 9 Mile Bridge Rd Taylor Rd Letteau Rd NORTH COAST MANISTEE Claybank AREA Little River RIVER COUNTRY Bear

10 Quarterline Rd. Gear Rd St. ierre Rd Erdman Rd Milarch Rd Anderson Rd Milarch Rd Collins Rd Kettner Rd Madison Rd Swanson Rd Moore Rd uustinen Rd Lenz Rd Wilson Rd Bosschem Rd N. Tippy Dam Rd N. Baker Rd Thompsonville Rd Snyder Rd Warfield Rd Viaduct Rd Litzen Rd Erwin Rd Erwin Rd Litzen Rd Erwin Rd Warfield Rd No. Rd EXLORE THE SHORES OF MANISTEE COUNTY enny ark Where: Eastlake GS:.9, -.99 Insider info: enny ark, located along, is Eastlake's largest and most frequently used park. The park includes campground sites, half of which offer electrical hookup capacity. The park also includes restrooms and showers for campers, a picnic area, fish cleaning station, and boat launch facility. Douglas ark Where: Located off of West First Street in the City of. GS:., -.9 Insider info: Enjoy a variety of activities including swimming, tennis, baseball, basketball, boat launch, picnic pavilions, playgrounds along the shore of scenic Michigan. The area also includes restroom facilities. Bar Outlet Where: Off of shore Rd in Twp. GS:.009, -.99 Insider info: Bar, and its outflow, is a fish magnet in the spring and fall one of the many reasons this is such a great place to cast a line. Anglers can most often expect to catch steelhead and brown trout from the beach near the Bar Outlet. On rare occasion, yellow perch, coho salmon, and Chinook salmon can also be caught at this spot. Arthur Street Launch/Fishing ier Where: Arthur Street/U.S.- GS:., -.0 Insider info: Right in the heart of, a quaint port city on the shores of Michigan, the Arthur Street boat launch and fishing pier provides universal access to the waters of. First St. Beach Fish Cleaning Station Where: First Street Beach, GS:., -.00 Insider info: After the fish have been caught make sure you head to the cleaning station at First Street Beach. The station has a covered area with refrigerated waste storage, splash guards, cutting boards, and universal access to anglers. Little Weir Where: Old Stronach Road,, MI GS:.990, -.9 Insider info: One of the more unique places in County to fish is the Little Weir which has an abundance of Brown Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Smallmouth Bass in its waters. City Beaches Where: Fifth Avenue & First Street GS: various Insider info: The City of has two world-class beaches that it counts among its unique attractions. Fifth Avenue Beach is located on the city s northside where visitors can walk out to gaze at the lighthouse. First Street is located on the west end of First Street and includes a state of the art pavilion and concession stand. Municipal Marina Lift Where: 0 River Street GS:., -. Insider info: Most of the Explore the Shores sites focus on access to beaches and riverfronts, but the Marina lift takes access far beyond out to the middle of Michigan where the only thing to see is the blue of sky and water. Deep-water angling draws thousands of tourists to the waters of Michigan each year and this chair lift allows wheelchair-bound anglers to get out on the big lake and enjoy some of the world s best sport fishing. Stronach Boat Launch/Fishing ier Where: Stronach, MI GS:., Insider info: The Stronach Boat Launch and Fishing ier provides anglers the opportunities to launch off their vessel or fish in a more secluded, off the beaten path access to the River. USFS Bear Creek Access on River Where: Located on River Road, Brethren, MI GS:., -. Red Apple Rd Michigan River St. Merkey Rd Maple Rd Fox Farm Rd W. County Line Rd. iney Rd Bar Hill Rd Kott Rd Filer City Rd reuss Rd Linke Rd Bar Rd Dontz Rd Camp Rd Darr Rd Herkelrath Rd ortage Crescent Miller Rd Arcadia Arcadia view Rd ine Creek Rd oint Dr. Beach Rd Old Schoedel Rd N Custer Rd St. ierre Rd Erdman Rd Steffens Rd Mile Rd otter Rd MIle Rd E. Co. Line Rd S. Claybank Rd Joyfield Glovers Rd Churchill Rd Guenthardt Rd omeroy Rd 9 Mile Bridge Rd Taylor Rd Letteau Rd NORTH COAST Keillor Rd utney Alkire Rd Mile Rd Lyman Rd Butwell Rd 9 Mile Road Skocelas Rd MIle Rd Becker Rd Koon Rd Taylor Rd Feldhak Rd Mile Rd. Kerry Rd Coates Hwy. King Rd Red Arrow Rd Glovers Rd Lumley Rd Lumley Rd Balsam Rd Glen Oaks Rd Elm Rd N. Countyline Rd. Norconk Rd Norconk Rd Gordons ortage Onekama Claybank MANISTEE AREA Eastlake 9 RIVER COUNTRY Little River Bear Bear Tompke Rd Anderson Rd Chief Rd Beall Rd Maidens Rd Maidens Rd Emma Chief 9 Insider info: The Bear Creek access platform provides universal access for anglers and sight-seers.anglers have the opportunity to fish both waterways from this site, and a barrier-free fishing pier and concrete walkways open the opportunities to people of all abilities. USFS River - Rainbow Bend Access Site Where: Located off of River Road in GS:.9, -. Insider info: On the banks of the River at the U.S. Forest Service Rainbow Bend Access Site, two universally accessible fishing piers provide people with physical limitations the opportunity to experience the world-renowned fishery. Concrete walkways and barrier-free access to a restroom facility make the site convenient for people of all abilities. Arcadia Ziehm Rd Tannerville Rd Farnsworth Rd Horseshoe Bend Rd Glovers Nurmberger Rd otter Rd Johnson Rd Griffith Rd Huff Rd Big Rd Fire Tower Rd Horseshoe Creek Rd Bear Creek S. Michigan Rd Udell Hills Rd Big Rd Milks Rd 9 Mile Bridge Rd Bear Creek Jouppi Rd High Bridge Rd. Chicago Ave Cedar Creek Rd Glovers Rd Clarence ine Dzulbanek Rd Swihart Rd Healy Rd. Salma Kaleva Brethren Dickson Dickson Rd ine Rd Where: Arcadia Township GS:.0, -9.0 Insider info: Arcadia has excellent populations of walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and a variety of panfish, including bluegill, sunfish, yellow perch, and black crappie. Seasonally, cold-water fish like brown trout, steelhead, Chinook salmon, and coho salmon can also be caught from Arcadia. Kurick Rd. Springdale Rd. Brewer Rd Keith Rd Old House Rd Seaman Rd Niemi Rd Mile Rd ole Rd lagany Rd Lindroos Rd Bigge Rd Creamery Rd Clements Rd 9 Mile Rd. Dilling Rd Seaman Rd. Thompsonville Rd. N. Coates Hwy Stronach Dam Rd Dorner Flarity Rd Round Tower Line Rd Wiitala Rd Yates Rd Lindy Rd. Lagerquist Rd Nessen City Rd. Bigge Rd Valencourt Rd Benton Rd Hulls Rd Moss Rd Hoxeyville Rd. W. Mile Rd Marilla Rd. Marilla Rd. Husier Rd Simpson Rd Copemish NORTH Copemish Dam ond WOODS Healy Read Rd SweetsRavine Rd Laverne Rd Upper. Faylor Rd Rice Rd Mile Rd Beers Rd Slagle Creek Rd Cottage Creek Rd Arquil Creek Rd. 0 RIVER COUNTRY Tippy Dam ond Wellston Lemon Dublin Thompsonville 0 Marilla Brethren Hwy eterson Creek Rd N.Hodenpyle Dam Rd W. Rd W. Rd Upper W. / Rd ine River Hodenpyle Dam ond Hodenpyle Rd