Shore-to-Shore State Horse Trail

The trail begins in Empire near Lake Michigan, on the west side of the state and ends at Lake Huron on the eastern side of the state. The trail passes under I-75, north of Grayling, and then continues eastward to follow the historic Au Sable River to its end in Au Sable, just south of Oscoda. 112 miles of trail run through the Huron portion of the Huron-Manistee National Forests.

General Information

Location - Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, Huron National Forest

Nearby Recreation Areas -

Au Sable River
- River Road National Scenic Byway
- Au Sable River - 4001 Landing to Lake Huron
- Au Sable National Scenic River
  - McKinley Landing
Huron OHV Trails
- MCCCT
- Meadows OHV Trail
  - Meadows ORV Campground

County - Iosco, Crawford, Alcona, Oscoda

Seasonal and Other Information -

The trail is open to horseback riding and hiking during spring, summer and fall.
The trail is open to cross-country skiing and snow-showing in the winter:
- Trail is not groomed in winter.

April 1 - November 30

Recreation Enhancement Act Fee - Day Use -

South Branch Campground and Trailhead

Concessionaire Fee - Camping -

South Branch Campground and Trailhead

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.

Allowed

Nonmotorized Use
Nonmotorized Snow Use
Saddle and Pack Animals

Prohibited

Motorized Vehicles
Motorized Over-snow Vehicles

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 -