Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Advance, Michigan

Starting off Romaniak Road, this old logging trail wastes no time getting interesting. A soft, sandy entrance quickly gives way to deep ruts and washed-out holes, many of which exceed 12 inches deep. The terrain becomes increasingly rugged as the trail winds through the woods, offering a true test o...
Learn more about Swaybury Spur

This trail features consistently challenging terrain with deep, off-camber ruts exceeding 12 inches in places. It begins on packed dirt, but the surface varies throughout, alternating between sand and dirt as the route progresses. Early sections quickly introduce off-camber conditions, including ru...
Learn more about Fiel Road

This trail starts as a sandy two-track that quickly tightens into a more technical and engaging route. Early sections are distinctly off-camber, with both cut and fallen trees framing the trail. In places, high dirt banks close in to form a narrow corridor, adding a more confined, rugged feel right ...
Learn more about Fiel Road Crossing

Carved into the hillside, this short trail packs a serious punch right from the start. It begins at Fiel Road with a steep, sandy climb deeply rutted with trenches over a foot deep that demand careful tire placement and steady throttle. Towering dirt walls rise on both sides, creating a narrow corri...
Learn more about 763 Connector

This trail begins as a hard-packed dirt and sand two-track with easy access from Holms Road. Early sections feature off-camber rutted areas with ruts generally less than 6" deep, making for a mild but engaging drive. During wet seasons, 4WD may be needed in softer sections. One of the standout feat...
Learn more about Natural Dam Trail

This scenic connector packs a little bit of everything into one unforgettable ride. Entering from North Springbrook Road, you'll be greeted by deep sand, steep climbs, and towering dirt walls that immediately set the tone for the adventure ahead. Fallen trees arch overhead, creating a tunnel-like pa...
Learn more about Holms Road

This trail begins off of North Spring Brook Road as a dirt two-track and quickly opens into a wide field, where the remains of an old building foundation come into view, adding a quiet historical touch to the landscape. The field section features very loose sand, creating a soft and challenging surf...
Learn more about 763

Point-to-point trail south of Petoskey, Michigan, and west of the ORV parking trailhead located on Springvale Road. This trail/seasonal road. Can be a cut-through from Johnson Rd trail just north and take you to Cobb Road. and over to Springbrook Golf course, which has a bar and grill and welcomes O...
Learn more about Gillette Road

This trail begins with hard-packed sand, often damp at the edges where shallow water seeps across the surface, setting the tone for a route that feels alive and ever-changing. It’s a single-car-width track, but with occasional pull-offs that let you ease over and pass or simply take in the quiet of...
Learn more about 9991914

Starts on a firm, packed gravel base, easy and steady, wide enough for about a car and a half, with room to pass in most spots. Early on, you’re already tied into Snowmobile Trail 76, with directional arrows branching off the main route that hint at the larger network of backcountry paths waiting to...
Learn more about Howard Road

This trail winds along the Jordan River and is one vehicle wide, with places to pass along this route. There are two large well well-kept bridges that cross over the Jordan River. This route has some of the best views in the area, providing ample places to see the surrounding wildlife and forest tha...
Learn more about Jordan River Road

This trail begins at Maxwell Road and eases you immediately into a hard-packed dirt and sand two-track, bordered by a quiet stretch of trees that set the tone for a scenic, relaxed drive. The surface starts firm and predictable, making it an easy roll for most vehicles. As you move deeper in, the t...
Learn more about Taylor Road

A nice easy ride through some pretty dense forest. There are a few offshoot trails that form a loop back to Harmon Road and a couple of others that lead to Walton Road. After a good rain, there are some mud holes to enjoy. A nearby campground that is ORV-friendly is a great place to stay to enjoy th...
Learn more about Harmon to Walton

This short but scenic connector runs between Springdale Road and North Magee Road, offering a relaxed 1.5-mile drive through a quiet stretch of northern Michigan forest. The route is a hard-packed sand two-track that winds through lush, dense tree cover, giving it a tucked-away, “hidden trail” feel ...
Learn more about Ravine Road

This trail is mostly sandy with rolling hills and mature forests. Some areas are pretty rutted and muddy, but only because there has been logging at both the north and south ends of the trail. The trail is wide enough for a single vehicle and is well-trimmed, so none of that Michigan pinstriping.
Learn more about Harmon Road

This is a point-to-point trail between Wolverine and Petoskey, Michigan. About 15 miles west of exit 301 off of I-75, there is a Trailhead Parking area near Weber Lake on Springvale Road. Just west of Wolverine Road, past Weber Lake Campground. Parking is centrally located near lots of awesome trail...
Learn more about Welsh Road

This is a quick and easy two-lane dirt and gravel road that can be traveled by any rig. This trail leads to great views and some amazing hiking trails. At the end of this route, there are signs about the surrounding area with details about the nearby hiking trails. It also provides information about...
Learn more about Deadman Hill Road

This seasonal road and trail is located on the outskirts of Petoskey, Michigan. It is made up mostly of dirt and sand and can become muddy after rain. The route is wide enough for oncoming traffic to pass, though some stretches have high sandy banks and occasional fallen trees or branches. Several s...
Learn more about King Road Ride

This trail is a dirt base that is one vehicle wide with places to pass. On one side, you will have beautiful dense forest, and on the other, you'll see the Jordan River wind through the woods next to you. This route can be traveled by any type of rig. Cell service is spotty, so offline maps would be...
Learn more about Pinney Bridge Road

This trail has a beautiful hidden lake and state campground on Weber Lake at one end of this trail. Plus a wildlife observation area adjacent to the lake. There are lots of deer and turkey at sundown, and the other end has a horse bed and breakfast. Its mainly a flat and firm trail and has 1 large s...
Learn more about Weber Lake Area

This trail features consistently challenging terrain with deep, off-camber ruts exceeding 12 inches in places. It begins on packed dirt, but the surface varies throughout, alternating between sand and dirt as the route progresses. Early sections quickly introduce off-camber conditions, including ru...
Learn more about Fiel Road

This trail starts as a sandy two-track that quickly tightens into a more technical and engaging route. Early sections are distinctly off-camber, with both cut and fallen trees framing the trail. In places, high dirt banks close in to form a narrow corridor, adding a more confined, rugged feel right ...
Learn more about Fiel Road Crossing

Carved into the hillside, this short trail packs a serious punch right from the start. It begins at Fiel Road with a steep, sandy climb deeply rutted with trenches over a foot deep that demand careful tire placement and steady throttle. Towering dirt walls rise on both sides, creating a narrow corri...
Learn more about 763 Connector

This trail begins as a hard-packed dirt and sand two-track with easy access from Holms Road. Early sections feature off-camber rutted areas with ruts generally less than 6" deep, making for a mild but engaging drive. During wet seasons, 4WD may be needed in softer sections. One of the standout feat...
Learn more about Natural Dam Trail

This trail features consistently challenging terrain with deep, off-camber ruts exceeding 12 inches in places. It begins on packed dirt, but the surface varies throughout, alternating between sand and dirt as the route progresses. Early sections quickly introduce off-camber conditions, including ru...
Learn more about Fiel Road

This trail starts as a sandy two-track that quickly tightens into a more technical and engaging route. Early sections are distinctly off-camber, with both cut and fallen trees framing the trail. In places, high dirt banks close in to form a narrow corridor, adding a more confined, rugged feel right ...
Learn more about Fiel Road Crossing

Carved into the hillside, this short trail packs a serious punch right from the start. It begins at Fiel Road with a steep, sandy climb deeply rutted with trenches over a foot deep that demand careful tire placement and steady throttle. Towering dirt walls rise on both sides, creating a narrow corri...
Learn more about 763 Connector

This trail begins as a hard-packed dirt and sand two-track with easy access from Holms Road. Early sections feature off-camber rutted areas with ruts generally less than 6" deep, making for a mild but engaging drive. During wet seasons, 4WD may be needed in softer sections. One of the standout feat...
Learn more about Natural Dam Trail