After much reading and thinking I thought it would be cool to do a trip to the U P. The local Jeepers around here go to the U P once maybe twice a year and go wheeling. Plus there is a Yearly Jeep Jaborie that happens yearly and the trails/route is closed to the Public during that time. The trail/route they go to is Drummond Island. Which I'm thinking on doing.
With meeting in Mackinaw(seeing that I-75 goes right by Mackinaw) we have to cross the Mighty Mac(Mackinway Bridge) then take the Ferry to the Island it will be the easyest for everyone coming. There is a Toll Fee for crossing the Bridge and a Ferry Fee. Both are a small amount, probally under 35 bucks. YOU will NEED a ORV sticker to be able to acess the trails. No there is no Gaurd at all the entrences to the trails but It is Required by the DNR to have a ORV sticker to use ANY Trails/Routes up here.
The terrian on Drummond Island varies from Rocks to Mud and anything inbetween. Do a YouTube search on Drummond Island and watch some of the videos to get an idea of the Terrian as I have NEVER been there. The Rout is about 48-50miles long. So I was just thinking on doing a Day trip. Meet bout 30mins before the Ferry leaves, Hit the trails, stop and have lunch and finish the Ride.
Here is a map a small description on Drummond Island, and a 5 Minute video showing some of the Terrian.
Drummond Island Route Information - VVMapping.com
I really want some Imput on this from y'all and let me know if you voted.
Can one of the Mods Change the Title of this thread to Possiable Drummond Island Trip 2013/2014 and remove this sentence after changing the tiltle? THanks!
