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The rugged State Line Trail is Michigan's longest and reddest (iron in the soil) rail-trail. There are over 50 bridges on the trail, often with incredible vistas over rivers. Eagle and osprey sightings are possible, particularly between Iron River and Stager. The trail cuts through forests of aspen, birch, maple, beech and hemlock. The trail is used for snowmobiling during the winter months, ATVs in the summer months and can also be negotiated with a mountain bike in summer months. It is not suitable for narrow bike tires.
Along the way, the State Line Trail connects to the Watersmeet to Land O'Lakes Trail, the Crystal Falls to Stager Trail and the Crystal Falls to Iron River Trail.
Although the trail starts outside of Wakefield at Korpela Road, less than 0.5 mile south of US 2, getting there and finding parking can be cumbersome. Parking is available at the Park-and-Ride lot at US 2 and Lake Shore Drive or at Eddy Park Campground on Sunday Lake. Day users can park along Korpela Road at the trailhead. Parking is available in Marenisco near the pavilion, in Watersmeet at the Watersmeet Visitor Center or the pavilion in town, and in Iron River at a small parking lot along River Avenue to the right of the trail.
This is an ATV trail which is NOT part of your description. I only went 20 miles on it and, even with the widest gravel tires the “rugged” disclaimer doesn’t suit the trail. There are huge holes left by atv tires. Most of the roads to cross were high up and I had to walk my bike up and down the sides of the intersection. The only people I met were on motor vehicles and I was covered in red dust by the time I returned to my car. Huge disappointment. Please fix your description ASAP!
This trail was fun, beautiful, safe and right off Buffalo Campground. The trail was all paved, a few bumps here and there, it takes you through deep woods, over bridges and rivers to see from the bridges. Loved this bike path! If you’re in the area it’s definitely a must ride.
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