ORV & Snowmobile Trails
Clare County is the beginning of many off-road adventures. The Fur
Farm Snowmobile trail and Denton-Leota ORV trails are located here.
When Budd Lake is frozen over, you can snowmobile right from the motel
to the Fur Farm trailhead.
Map of Denton Loop
Map of Leota Loop
Green Pine Pathway
A
great way to experience nature in Clare County is by hiking
the Green Pine Pathway. Hikers traveling the pathway often
encounter a wide variety of wildlife within a short distance
and can visit many habitats in which they can be found such as
lakes, fields, woodlands and wetlands. The Green Pine Pathway
consists of 11-miles of non-motorized trails. Of the 11 miles
of trails; 4.5 miles of trails were reconstructed in 2005. The
remaining 6.5 miles will be reconstructed during the summer of
2006; providing a fresh look to the trails for all to enjoy.
Also available in the summer
of 2006, will be a 1-mile self-guided interpretive trail,
which will begin at the Mud Lake Campground. The interpretive
trail will provide information to hikers, on the ecological
importance of the diverse habitats that can be found in Clare
County. Included in a brochure available at the trailhead;
will be a brief background and interesting facts about each
site. This will be a perfect way for young people and families
to explore and learn about their environment in an enjoyable
manner.
Green Pine Pathway has 2
accessible trailheads.
- On M-115 North of the Lake
Station Rd. and Intersection
- Mud Lake Campground off
Brown Rd.
Map of
Green Pine Lake Pathway
The Pere Marquette Rail Trail is one of the highest rated
rail-to-trail conversions in the U.S. It stretches over 30 miles from
the east outskirts of Clare through Midland, and is completely paved.
There are convenience stations, restaurants and points of interest
along the way.
