Michigan’s Snowmobile Trail #4 in Otsego and Antrim Counties Closed

The Department of Natural Resources announced today that Snowmobile Trail #4 between Old-27 Highway in Otsego County and Lakes of the North in Antrim County has been closed due to the snowmobile club’s loss of land leases.

This is a major east/west trail connecting the Gaylord-area trails with the Jordan Valley and Blue Bear trails. With the loss of leases, it is now illegal to operate snowmobiles on these private lands. Trail enthusiasts should avoid riding this portion of trail until a route can be established. The snowmobile club continues to work with landowners and try to find an alternative route or permanent easement to reopen the trail.

Questions concerning the Snowmobile Trail may be directed to Donald Klingler or the Gaylord DNR Operations Service Center at 989-732-3541.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the agency of the state of Michigancharged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission. Currently the Director is Keith Creagh.