UP SECTION 4

NOTES: mixed terrain pavement, gravel, two track, singletrack, river crossing

RESUPPLY/CAMPING NOTES:

MILE 266.3 Negaunee. All services

MILE 276 Ishpeming. All services

MILE 332.5 Mt. Arvon Campsite

MILE 352.5 L'Anse. All services

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

MILE 267-276

The route uses the legendary RAMBA trails to get from Jackson Park in Negaunee to the

town of Ishpeming. These trails are quite rugged and technical but well worth the effort

for the views and cool spots they traverse. This section is quite technical and hilly.

MILE 276-286.6

Ishpeming has all major services and is the last point of proper resupply until L'Anse over

65 miles away. The route stays on paved roads leaving town for quite a ways passing

scenic Deer Lake. Eventually Deer Lake road turns to gravel and the route becomes a bit

more rough and rugged.

MILE 286.6-312.5

This section leaves Deer Lake Rd and utlizes less traveled logging roads and two-tracks. The

route passes through the Mulligan Plains and high terrain above the Silver Lake basin. After

several big climbs and descents the route eventually connects to Triple A road.

MILE 312.5-332.5

After crossing the Yellow Dog River the route uses AAA road and other forest roads

heading to Mt. Arvon. These roads can be rugged at times depending on weather and

include some sandy sections on AAA, loose rocks and decent size climbs. Generally the

roads are hardpacked and good traveling though. The climb to Mt. Arvon is arduous. Small

campsite on Arvon with picnic table, fire ring and overlook. Mt. Arvon is the highest point

in Michigan.

MILE 332.5-354.3

The descent off Mt. Arvon begins on a rugged ATV trail which is suceptible to washing out.

Use caution on the long descent and control speed. The route uses forest roads that are

generally maintained after leaving Mt. Arvon and the roads become more improved closer

to L'Anse. All major services in L'Anse, and just off-route west on US-41 is Baraga State

Park for camping.