Gene's Pond Pathway

Gene's Pond Pathway

Trail Distance:

Trail Length: 2.3 (Miles) with one loop.

Directions:

Pathway Directions to Trailhead: Trailhead located at Gene's Pond SF Campground.

From Felch, drive west on M-69 about 1/2 mile to County Road 581. Turn right (north) and proceed about 5 miles to the “Public Access” sign. Turn left (west) and go about one mile to the parking area. Or, drive one mile farther north on County Road 581. From 581, turn left (west) on Leeman Road (County Road 422) and follow the sign sot Gene’s Pond State Forest Campground.

Gene's Pond State Forest Campground

Dickinson County - 6.5 miles NW of Felch via Co Road 581 (G-67) and Co Road 422

Camping fee per night - $10.00

Description:

Phone number indicated above is for the Management Unit. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. 14 sites for tent or small trailer use located on Gene's Pond. Hiking pathway access at campground. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump.

Features

Designated Watchable Wildlife Site Designated Watchable Wildlife Site

Gene's Pond wetland area is home to ducks, geese, loons, cormorants, great blue heron, bald eagles, osprey, and more.

Hardwood Impoundment (16 miles SE) is a wetland area which offers opportunity to view mallards, Canada geese, grebes, wood ducks, belted kingfishers, bald eagles, deer, raccoons, and wild turkeys.

Fishing

Gene's Pond (on site): Walleye, Bass, and Panfish.
Pickerel Lake (3 miles NE): Panfish.

Hiking

Gene's Pond Pathway (on site): 2.3 miles of rolling terrain.

Mountain Biking

Gene's Pond Pathway (on site): 2.3 miles of rolling terrain.

Boating Access Site/Launch - Access for boating and fishing.

Ramp access on site and at north end of Pickerel Lake.

Other

28 miles South to the Norway ATV Trail

Area Information and Special Events

Nearby Town:

Felch (6.5 miles) and Sagola (12 miles West), and Iron Mountain (38 miles SE)

Food:

All have Grocery, Sit Down, Bar. Sagola and Iron Mountain have Fast Food.

Services:

All have Gas, Auto Repair. Iron Mountain has Laundry, Bait, Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Special Events:

Felch and Sagola: 800-236-2447

Phone Numbers:

Nearest Public Telephone: Norway Lake Campground - 1/2 mile south on Co Road 581

View/Download map for Gene's Pond

Information courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources

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