UP SECTION 5

NOTES: mixed terrain pavement, gravel, two track, logging roads, small creek crossings

RESUPPLY/CAMPING NOTES:

MILE 352.5 L'Anse. All services

MILE 354.3 Baraga state park CG (just west of route 1.5 miles)

MILE 404.3 Twin Lakes State Park Campground and store (2 miles south of route)

MILE 440.4 Greenland. Two bars/restaurant and general store

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:

MILE 354.3-375.1

The climb out of L'Anse up Menge Creek road is sustained for 7 miles on a decent paved to

gravel road. Once off Menge Creek road the route uses less maintained logging roads that

vary in condition. Route can become overgrown and may have trees down. As the route

nears the Sturgeon River Gorge the roads improve to a well traveled gravel surface. Use

caution on the steep descent into the gorge.

MILE 375.1-404.3

Steep climb out of the gorge on a gravel road. The road has been washed out requiring a

short hike-a-bike section as of Summer 2020. The road is reliable and well traveled.This

section of the route is generally well maintained and smooth traveling. Several large

climbs. Just outh of the route on highway 26 at mile 396 is the town of Twin Lakes with

camping and a general store.

MILE 404.3-418.1

The route quickly becomes rugged after leaving the Bill Nichols trail. Roads are quite rocky

and there is a long steep descent which should be approached with caution. This section is

remote and inaccesible to vehicles due to several bridges being out. Expect at least 3 small

creek crossings. No services in Misery Bay but the road is paved.

MILE 418.1-440.4

The route leaves Misery Bay on a decent road but it will continue to degrade in quality

until becoming nearly abandoned around mile 416. The road consists of red clay and

becomes unridable when wet. Expect to hike-a-bike if it is raining or has rained. The road is

rugged and ill used from miles 416-424.5 except for logging. Once the route reaches the

Firesteel River the road becomes paved and is easy going except for a long climb up to

Greenland. There is a bar/restaurant on highway 38 in Greenland and a small store in Mass

City father down the route.