Shale Beach Shortcut

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On the south-eastern side of the island, wet weather and seasonal flooding inundate the Shale Beach Shortcut with water. Time and traffic, combined with the regular flooding, have created "Tank Traps," holes large enough to swallow a vehicle. These flooded holes can make it a long day . Get your ... Read More

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Shale Beach Shortcut

Highlights of Shale Beach Shortcut

Forest

Mud

Water

Highest Elevation

693 ft

Shape of Trail

Loop

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

Shale Beach Shortcut

Nearest Town

Drummond Island

Nearest Services

Drummond Island

Management Agency

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

District

Drummond Island Management Area

Overview

On the south-eastern side of the island, wet weather and seasonal flooding inundate the Shale Beach Shortcut with water. Time and traffic, combined with the regular flooding, have created "Tank Traps," holes large enough to swallow a vehicle. These flooded holes can make it a long day . Get your winch ready and head out here to see if you can get through without using it.

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2 Trail Concerns

1 Community Reviews

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