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News Turtle Ridge FAQ Published: September 6, 2005  Print  EmailDRUMMOND ISLAND’S TURTLE RIDGE ORV PARK LOCATION Turtle Ridge is a new ORV park and wildlife preserve located on Drummond Island out in Lake Huron. It’s a short ferry boat ride away from the eastern most tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. More specifically, the parks boundaries run along a high ridge on the eastern end of the Potagannissing bay for those of you that know the island. . Or, just out on the north side of the township along Maxton Road if you don’t. HOURS Our hours of operation are basically, 9am to 6pm everyday thru the summer and into the fall. If the main gate to the park is not open when you get here, entrance can be easily obtained by calling (906) 493-1000. That number will get you to the front desk of the Drummond Island Resort and Conference Center. (A great place to stay by the way) and they will locate one of us “park guys” via the radio, and we’ll get the gate open for you. On the weekends the gate is open all day long. PRICESAs everyone knows, nothing in life is really free. The park is no exception. It costs $25.00 a day for a large 4x4, and $40/2 days. Drummond Island Resort guests can pay a discounted rate of $25/ 2 days. Kids are always free. ..Just keep them under close supervision. Motorcycles, Mountain Bikes and Quads are $15.00 Once you’ve paid, you can leave and re-enter the property as much as you like. There is a multiple day price for those interested. . FAQ’s / Large 4x4’sThe ORV trails we have created inside the 400 acres of the Turtle Ridge boundaries have been designed to provide both a challenging ride as well as provide the rider(s) with the unique experience of one of northern Michigan’s old, deep wood forests and wildlife preserves. Turtle Ridge has a distinct northern great lakes character you won’t find anywhere else. At the present time Turtle Ridge spreads out over two very different sections of the land. The “Upper” section which has a fair number of large rock ridges, with trails and play areas laid out to provide the rider with all the challenge the stone has to offer. While the “Lower” section has been strictly designed for trail riding and stitches the full length of the “Ridge”. The trails will take you thru an old growth boreal forest that somehow escaped being lumbered out at the turn of the century and the trees inside Turtle Ridge are truly something to see. However, make no mistake; these trails are not your simple forest roads. They are tight, twisty and nasty and have been designed to fully utilize your vehicles 4x4 suspension and drive train. There are no bypasses, or easy outs, they are type of trail you might have found in Michigan’s forests 30 or 40 years ago. You either “made it” or you turned around and found another route. Even though the park was created to provide the off road enthusiast with a true challenge, an equal effort was made to show off the beauty of the boreal forest that surrounds it. Staying on the designated trails is absolutely mandatory and can not be stressed enough. If you’re an individual that believes they can ride their ORV wherever they please---Don’t come to Turtle Ridge. This is not your kinda place. If, on the other hand, you want to experience Turtle Ridge, have a great time, and accept the challenge the “ridge” has to offer….Then come on up and share it with some friends. MotorcyclesIn addition to everything all ready mentioned for the larger 4x4’s, the single track stuff Has been laid out by a fellow named Joe Daugherty. He’s a cycle rider who has, in his time won 3 national championships. His trail design may well be the best you’ll ever see. For those of you that know Joe, you know what the man is capable of. For those of you that have never met or heard of him, well, just try and ride the trails he’s put down…you’ll have a much better idea of what he’s all about before long. QUADSThe Quad trails inside Turtle Ridge, like all the other trails in the park, are challenging. They are not for the beginner. You’re not going to blast down these trails at a high rate of speed and you won’t spin a lot of sand. Turtle Ridge will force you to “pick your line” and make you think about the trail in front of you. Have to doubt, the trails will test your skills --- When you and your sport utility quad are ready, Turtle Ridge will be waiting. ADD’L INFOAccomodations: They range from the Drummond Island Resort and Conference Center which offers the very best the Island has to offer like a 40 room log constructed hotel, hot tubs and saunas. The resort also contains two restaurants, not to mention one of the finest 18 hole golf courses in the U.P. You can reach them at (906)493-1000 (the same number that will get you in the front gate at the park) To full service and hook-up camping at the H&H resort, located right on the Potagannissing bay. If you don’t feel like hitting the trails, you can take a “day off”, rent a boat and enjoy the surrounding waters. Give them a call at (906) 493-5232 Drummond has a lot to offer…the island is roughly 240 square miles. Over 50% of the island is State owned. It also happens to contain well over an additional 100 miles of State regulated ORV trails and forest roads in a true wilderness setting. When you add in Turtle Ridge, and the beautiful surrounding waters of Lake Huron, you’ve got a ready made ORV adventure.
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