Meadows MCCCT
This trail system connects to the Mack Lake Trail System. As riders travel through the forest they will see a wide variety of scenery. The trail ranges from 0 - 10% grade, with some short stretches of 30%. Confidence markers are orange triangles.
This trail is shown on the Huron-Manistee National Forests Motor Vehicle Use Map, available in the Maps and Publications section. A map is also located on the MI-DNRE website.
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General Information
Location - Meadows MCCCT
Nearby Recreation Areas -
- Meadows ORV Trail System
- Meadows ORV Campground
- Mack Lake Trail System
County - Crawford, Oscoda
Seasonal and Other Information -
- Parmalee Trailhead is maintained in winter:
- Access road and/or parking lot are plowed.
May 1 - September 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless otherwise posted.
Special Use Permit -
- No special use permit is required for individuals or small groups (74 people or less).
- Permits are required for commercial, event or large groups (75 people or more).
Visit the Passes and Permits section for more information on obtaining a special use permit. ORV Sticker - OHVs must display a valid ORV Sticker as required by State law. ORV Stickers may be obtained from the State of Michigan.
Allowed: Highway Legal Motorcycles 40" Wide or Less Prohibited: Non-Highway Legal Vehicles Under 40" in width; Motorized Over-snow Vehicles; Any Motorized Vehicle Over 40" in width As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forests. Applicable Orders -
- Motorized Vehicle Use of Roads, Trails and Off-road Areas
For a full list of ORV regulations for Michigan, consult the MI-DNR ORV Handbook website.
Address: 107 McKinley Road Mio, MI 48647
Phone: (989) 826-3252
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.670431
Longitude: -84.292502
Directions
From Grayling
Parmalee Bridge ORV/Snowmobile Trailhead
- Travel east on M-72 for 22 miles.
- Turn left and travel north on Deeter Rd./County Rd. 489 for 3.5 miles.
- The site is located on the left.
Parking
5 vehicle capacity - with trailers
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
OHV Trail Riding