Discover 4x4 Shore to Shore (rustic)

The Shore to Shore trip is not too far away and we are excited! Thank you so much for joining us on our adventure. 

This document is your informational letter for the weekend. Print it and bring it with you. Hopefully it will answer most of your questions.

Below is the attentive schedule for the weekend. It may change a bit because sometimes trail riding does that. But this is our goal…

First things first: The official start of the event is Thursday morning (sunrise is at 5:51am)  but we know that Oscoda is a trek for many. There are also a couple of places to stay in town if you would prefer a bed and bathroom the night before.

Hotel suggestions:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda (we will be staying here)

114 N Lake St, Oscoda, MI 48750

AmericInn by Wyndham Oscoda Near AuSable River

720 E Harbor St, Oscoda, MI 48750•(989) 739-1986

Camp INN Lodge, LLC

3111 US-23, Oscoda, MI 48750•(989) 739-2021

Pines On the Lake

5486 N US-23, Oscoda, MI 48750•(989) 739-5741

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:

All vehicles must have 4 wheel drive! Please take the time to inspect your vehicle before arriving. Make sure all fluids are full and 4 wheel drive engages properly. Do you have a spare tire? Does your vehicle require a lug key? Every vehicle MUST have a tow point front and rear. This could be as simple as a rear hitch tow point. We suggest (not required) bringing basic recovery gear. We always carry a thorough recovery kit and can lend supplies and a helping hand to anyone that needs it. We will ask you to air down your tires and will explain more about that at the drivers meeting.

CAMPING AND FOOD:

You are responsible for all of your own camping gear and food this weekend. The temperatures can get into the 40-50’s at night. BE PREPARED! As a rule of thumb, women tend to need sleeping bags that are rated for 20-30 degrees lower than actual temperatures. Bring a tarp to put on the ground under your tent for extra insulation. Air mattresses are not insulated well. 

Don’t forget your trail snacks, picnic lunch, breakfast and dinner that can be cooked over the fire or at camp. Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be enjoyed around the campfire but NOT ON THE TRAIL. Anyone found to be drinking on the trail will be escorted to the closest town and their adventure with Discover 4x4 will come to an end. There will be pit toilets at camp and we do stop at a couple along the route. Please plan to pack out what you pack in. Be kind to nature and do not litter (this includes toilet paper). 

ITINERARY :

THURSDAY 5:45 am meet-up for sunrise. We’ll have coffee and donuts.

Location: Oscoda Beach Park

201 E River Rd,

Oscoda, MI 48750

***Please arrive with a full tank of fuel and your Michigan ORV license, trail permit and park pass. These can be purchased at most hardware stores, Meijer and Walmart stores throughout the state. They can also be purchased on the DNR website (https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/). If you do purchase them on the website and do not receive them in time for the trip, keep your proof of purchase with you on the trail. 

5:51am Sunrise

6:15am Registration and driver’s meeting

7:00am Depart for trail

12:00pm/1:00pm Arrive at lunch spot

We aim to eat no later than 1, but we never know what we may encounter on the trail. Lunch break will be approximately one hour.

1:00pm/2:00 Depart from lunch location

5:00pm/6:00pm Arrive at first nights camp 

Location: Wildwood, Michigan

We will stop for fuel just before arriving at camp or in the mornings before we hit the trails.

FRIDAY 

8:30am Break down camp

9:15am Driver’s meeting

9:45am Depart for trails

12:00pm/1:00 pm Lunch on the trail

1:00pm/2:00pm Depart from lunch location

4:30-5:30pm Arrive at Camp MAKE DINNER

Location: Fife Lake, MI

SATURDAY

8:30am Break down camp

9:15am Driver’s meeting

9:45am Depart for trails

12:00pm/1:00 pm Lunch on the trail

1:00pm/2:00pm Depart from lunch location

4:30-5:30pm Arrive at Camp MAKE DINNER

Location: Empire, MI

6:00pm Depart for ice cream and sunset (7:19pm)

SUNDAY

Enjoy a relaxing morning! 

11:00 am Departure

We know that some of you don’t have much trail experience and that’s ok! Do not be afraid to ask ANY questions. The more you know, the better driver you will become!