---
title: "Upper Peninsula EV Trip Pack — EV Backroads"
description: "Use eight forest and shore routes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Start on firm truck trails. Add sand, water, and longer remote roads later."
canonical_url: "https://www.evbackroads.com/adventures/upper-peninsula-forest-shore"
last_updated: "2026-08-09"
---

![Crisp Point Lighthouse in Michigan](/media/adventures/regions/heroes/crisp-point-lighthouse.webp)

![Upper Peninsula route collection](/media/map/adventure-regions/upper-peninsula.svg)

ADVENTURE ROUTE COLLECTION · MICHIGAN

# Upper Peninsula: Forest and Shore Roads

Use eight forest and shore routes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Start on firm truck trails. Add sand, water, and longer remote roads later.

QUICK READ

Route stages

8

Plan length

4–7 days

High point

877 ft

Typical season

Check each route

Base area

46.7264, -85.2999

Save trip pack offline Print trip plan Mark plan ready UP MICHIGAN COLLECTION 8 stages, in order
- [01 Caffey Truck Trail easy](#stage-1)
- [02 Naomikong Point easy](#stage-2)
- [03 Crisp Point Lighthouse easy](#stage-3)
- [04 Charcoal Grade easy](#stage-4)
- [05 Tahquamenon River Access moderate](#stage-5)
- [06 Fisher Road moderate](#stage-6)
- [07 Two Hearted Landing moderate](#stage-7)
- [08 County Road 500 moderate](#stage-8)

WHY IT FITS

## Why this progression can fit your trip.

The routes build practical skills for northern forest travel. Later stages add soft sand, standing water, and a longer gap from services.

WHAT CAN CHANGE THE ANSWER

Rain, snow, water depth, logging, and seasonal restrictions can change these roads. Check current access and never enter water that you cannot inspect.

ROUTE PROGRESSION

## Add one skill at a time.

Drive only the stages that fit your vehicle, experience, weather, and current access. A later stage is not a required finish.

01 easy

### Caffey Truck Trail

Route distance

9.6 mi

Allow

1–2 hours

Start on a short truck trail. Use it to check tire pressure, maps, and braking on forest dirt.

SKILL ADDED

Build a simple forest-road baseline.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.13230&lng=-85.08061&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/trails/6994-caffey-truck-trail)

![Topographic route map for Caffey Truck Trail](/media/adventures/regions/maps/caffey-truck-trail.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Caffey Truck Trail, from start to finish

Climb

+10 ft

Descent

−92 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

02 easy

### Naomikong Point

Route distance

1.4 mi

Allow

2–3 hours

Add a shore destination with sand. Turn back before the tires dig into soft ground.

SKILL ADDED

Add sand judgment near a defined destination.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.47866&lng=-84.93557&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/trails/7313-naomikong-point)

![Topographic route map for Naomikong Point](/media/adventures/regions/maps/naomikong-point.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Naomikong Point, from start to finish

Climb

+26 ft

Descent

−46 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

03 easy

### Crisp Point Lighthouse

Route distance

7.3 mi

Allow

Half day

Use the lighthouse route to add distance and route finding. Confirm seasonal access before travel.

SKILL ADDED

Add a longer out-and-back and fewer services.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.72642&lng=-85.29994&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/trails/7323-crisp-point-lighthouse)

![Topographic route map for Crisp Point Lighthouse](/media/adventures/regions/maps/crisp-point-lighthouse.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Crisp Point Lighthouse, from start to finish

Climb

+155 ft

Descent

−174 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

04 easy

### Charcoal Grade

Route distance

5.8 mi

Allow

2–3 hours

Add a forest grade with more junctions. Confirm the legal route at each turn.

SKILL ADDED

Add navigation without a technical obstacle.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.39023&lng=-85.44800&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/scout-routes/788-charcoal-grade)

![Topographic route map for Charcoal Grade](/media/adventures/regions/maps/charcoal-grade.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Charcoal Grade, from start to finish

Climb

+69 ft

Descent

−64 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

05 moderate

### Tahquamenon River Access

Route distance

1.1 mi

Allow

Half day

Add a river access road. Inspect wet sections and protect the soft road surface.

SKILL ADDED

Add water and condition-dependent traction.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.38182&lng=-85.43993&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/scout-routes/785-tahquamenon-river-access)

![Topographic route map for Tahquamenon River Access](/media/adventures/regions/maps/tahquamenon-river-access.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Tahquamenon River Access, from start to finish

Climb

+16 ft

Descent

−34 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

06 moderate

### Fisher Road

Route distance

2.7 mi

Allow

Half day

Use this stage to practice sand and water decisions. Do not enter water without a visible, firm exit.

SKILL ADDED

Combine soft ground and measured water checks.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.18052&lng=-85.21654&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/trails/6995-fisher-road)

![Topographic route map for Fisher Road](/media/adventures/regions/maps/fisher-road.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Fisher Road, from start to finish

Climb

+66 ft

Descent

−59 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

07 moderate

### Two Hearted Landing

Route distance

2.3 mi

Allow

Half day

Add a more remote shore route. Keep time and battery for a slow return on the same surface.

SKILL ADDED

Add remoteness and a firm return checkpoint.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.70217&lng=-85.40424&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/trails/7324-two-hearted-landing)

![Topographic route map for Two Hearted Landing](/media/adventures/regions/maps/two-hearted-landing.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### Two Hearted Landing, from start to finish

Climb

+33 ft

Descent

−52 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

08 moderate

### County Road 500

Route distance

11.7 mi

Allow

Full day

Use the final stage as a longer forest day. Check seasonal access and carry the equipment needed for a delay.

SKILL ADDED

Combine distance, isolation, and changing forest conditions.

Access note: Source snapshot: Open. Check the live source before travel.

[Open on the Backroads Map](/map?lat=46.64989&lng=-85.36321&z=11&trails=1&packs=1)[Open Trails Offroad](https://www.trailsoffroad.com/US/michigan/scout-routes/1240-county-road-500)

![Topographic route map for County Road 500](/media/adventures/regions/maps/county-road-500.webp)

TOPOGRAPHIC ROUTE MAP · ROUTE LINE FROM TRAILS OFFROAD · BASEMAP FROM USGS

TOPOGRAPHIC PROFILE

### County Road 500, from start to finish

Climb

+79 ft

Descent

−256 ft

Elevation sampled from AWS Terrain Tiles along the published route. Small terrain and GPS differences are normal.

ROUTE READINESS

## Do seven checks before you leave pavement.

01

### surface

Forest dirt, sand, roots, puddles, and shore access roads

02

### clearance

Standard clearance on early roads; more clearance for ruts and water

03

### remoteness

Fuel and charging can be far apart in the Upper Peninsula

04

### charging

Verify the next charger before each forest section

05

### cell Coverage

Download the route and return before you leave a town

06

### weather

Wet ground and early snow can change the route quickly

07

### turnaround

Stop before unmeasured water, deep sand, or an uncertain legal route

BEFORE YOU GO

## Make these decisions while you have a signal.

- Check state and forest route notices
- Confirm the road is legal for your vehicle
- Plan charging for the full return

TURN AROUND WHEN

## Follow the limits that you set.

- Water depth or bottom condition is unknown
- Sand needs wheelspin
- Snow or mud hides the firm route

CARRY

## Prepare for common problems.

- Tire repair kit and compressor
- Traction boards and a shovel
- Warm layers, insect protection, and offline maps

![Topographic route plate for Upper Peninsula: Forest and Shore Roads](/media/adventures/regions/maps/crisp-point-lighthouse.webp)

FEATURED ROUTE MAP Use the full trail path for orientation. Confirm current access with the land manager.

OPEN THE LIVE MAP

## Check the drive home.

See the route with open chargers and road-distance charging gaps. Planned stations do not change current coverage.

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