Red Bridge Access
Wellston, Michigan · 696 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 696 ft (212 m)696 ft212 m
- Land
- Manistee National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
The name comes from an old wooden and steel bridge, painted red, that was located at the site. Now there is a modern cement structure. This site provides access to the Manistee River Trail. There is designated parking for vehicles with boat trailers at Red Bridge. There is also parking available at Upper River Road Trailhead for hikers.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From OpenStreetMap and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Red Bridge Access: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy, 8% chance of rain61°35°
- ThuMostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely, 66% chance of rain61°40°
- FriShowers And Thunderstorms, 97% chance of rain53°30°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain56°36°
- SunSunny63°43°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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