Montcalm Ave Northeast

Trail Overview

Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There are many pull-offs to park and enjoy the public land. Halfway through this trail, you will run into Sayles Rd and have to cross if you want to continue on the route. The famous North Country Hiking Trail also has a parking area to hike a trail segment. When you get to the north end, you will come across amazing views of the Flat River. Eventually, you will let out onto Covered Bridge Rd Northeast, where you will encounter the wonderful historical town of Fallsburg that is kept up by the Fallsburg Historical Society, Including a one-room schoolhouse built in 1867 and a covered bridge that crosses over the Flat River. This route is well-maintained and has a nice, easy drive.

Photos of Montcalm Ave Northeast

Want to see more?

Login

Difficulty

This road is two vehicles wide and well maintained.

History

Information pulled from https://www.fallasburg.org"Our 1867 one-room schoolhouse is the signature museum of the Fallasburg Historical Society. The building remained a functioning school until 1961. Currently it serves as a venue for FHS events throughout the year.The iconic Fallasburg Covered Bridge is a 100-foot long historic span across the Flat River that leads into the sleepy Village. The bridge was built in 1871 from pine timbers and brown trusses and is one of only two covered bridges open to vehicle traffic in Michigan. Signs at each portal warn of a "$5 fine for riding or driving faster than a walk." The Fallasburg Covered Bridge was listed with the Michigan State Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1959, and the National Register on March 16, 1972.The Fallas House was built by John Wesley Fallas and his brothers, Silas and Arad, in 1842. John Wesley Fallas and his wife, Phoebe Brown Fallas lived in the house their entire lives. The Fallas House now serves as an FHS museum that showcases Fallas Family documents, pictures, and artifacts.The replica of the David Misner House that stands today was originally built for Misner in 1850. It is the most complete FHS museum in Fallasburg Village. It houses the memorabilia collection.The Orlin Douglass/Tower Farm was built by Douglass in 1850. It was later acquired by the Tower's. In 1896, the right half of the farmhouse was moved from a nearby location so that sister-in-law's, Tower and Steketee, could live together with their families. The house has been recently renovated. The barn underwent restoration and was named "Barn of the Year, 2014" by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network.The Fallasburg post office was the home of John M. Waters, the postmaster in 1851. The post office was in operation until 1901. This is a private residence - please do not disturb occupants.The old Stagecoach Inn was probably built in the 1840s, as a resting place for those traveling from Grand Rapids to Ionia, or the reverse. It served food and provided a bed for the travelers. This is a private residence - please do not disturb occupants.Parsonage Ruins - While the Fallasburg Methodist Episcopal Church met in the schoolhouse, the residents of Fallasburg were still able to provide a parsonage for their minister. The year built is unknown, but the land was deeded to the church by John Wesley in 1851."

Technical Rating