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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Alpha, Michigan
Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

Stateline Route
The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
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Keyes Lake Loop
This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
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Florence County F6 North Horseshoe
This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
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Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail
The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
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Florence County F2 Lake Emily
This seven-mile stretch of trail runs along part of the Florence County F2 Trail. Starting at Intersection 18 and ending at Intersection 17. If traveling from Intersection 17 North, this trail will begin as hard-packed clay/ gravel, much like what many other trails in the area offer. Certain spots o...
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Lake Emily to Spread Eagle
This scenic 14-mile route from Lake Emily to Spread Eagle is an ideal, easy-going ride for families and off-road beginners looking to explore the beautiful, densely forested landscape of Florence County. Characterized by wide, winding trails with a technical rating of 1, the route is extremely acces...
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FS 2156
Forest Road 2156 navigates from its intersection with East Halsey Lake Road to its intersection with Forest Road 2450. This trail is like many other longer forest roads in the Nicolet National Forest. It is moderately maintained with a firm gravel base. The trail is wide enough for two vehicles for ...
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Swan Rd
This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
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Rock Creek Road - Florence County F14
When starting this trail from FR 2832 to FR 2161, the route begins in the National Forest. This section of the national forest is very hilly, with lots of elevated points as well as deep bowls. The trail follows a good amount of this terrain as it winds through this section of forest. The trail in t...
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Dead Mans Road - FS 2832
This trail begins as a semi-maintained gravel forest road that is just over one vehicle wide, with good sight lines and good traction thanks to the surface. At roughly the halfway mark, the trail transitions to a two-track dirt trail. This section of the trail has several steep hills, as well as man...
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FS 2423
FS 2423 runs from its intersection with Highway 70 to its intersection with FS 2452. This trail is a moderately wide forest road that twists and turns through the northern highlands of Wisconsin. The trail for most of its length is wide enough for two vehicles to pass each other at slow speeds. The ...
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Lyme Timberlands - Florence County F14
Lyme Timberlands Florence County F14 is a multi-use private timberland road open to a variety of vehicle types. This trail runs from its intersection with FS 2161 to its intersection with Grade Road. This trail also serves as the lower section of the Florence County F14 ATV and SxS trail. This dirt ...
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Barrens Loop
This is a twisting trail through the stunning Barrens Nature Area. This trail's surface is a lot like most other trails in this area and is made up of rocks and sand. There are several great picture opportunities along this loop and access to Sand Lake and Pine River Overlook.
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White Birch/ Firelane Road
This gravel road runs north to south, providing quick and convenient access to the La Salle Falls trail/ La Salle Falls road if traveling from the south. This trail has excellent sight lines since there is a lack of sharp corners. This trail still offers a good bit of scenery to look at while drivin...
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F15 Trail
The F15 Trail is an ideal route offroaders and scenic cruisers looking to explore northeastern Wisconsin's dense forests along an easy, scenic path. Stretching approximately 25 miles between the towns of Florence and Dunbar, this trail winds through lush woodlands and periodically transitions onto f...
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FS 2156L
This is the westernmost section of Florence County's F14 Trail. This trail navigates from its intersection with FS 2156 to its intersection with FS 2832. (FS 2832 is also a part of the F14 Trail but is open to 4x4s.) The trail surface is mostly smooth gravel, which eliminates any of the obstacles th...
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FS 56869 - Florence County F11
This portion of Florence County F11 navigates from its intersection with Forest Road 2076 to its intersection with Forest Road 2156. This trail is narrow and relatively rugged for a western Florence County trail. This ruggedness is somewhat weather-dependent, as there are many low spots located thro...
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La Salle Trail
La Salle Trail runs generally north to south, and is comprised of a combination of gravel trails and forest roads. The trail begins in the south at a midway point between Goodman and Dunbar. On the north, the trail ends shortly after is passes Le Salle falls and joins back up with the F15 trail. The...
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Florence County F16/6 Barrens Natural Area Trail
This trail runs from Florence County F15 north to Stateline Route 2. The trail was mapped on 11/24. If you ride north to south, this trail will navigate alongside County Rd N. The trail winds through some of the scenic and rolling landscape along the highway. It provides excellent views of the area ...
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Fay Lake Outlet - FS 2076
This is a narrow forest road open to multiple vehicle types and is just wider than a typical 4x4. This road is most popular with ATV's and SxS's as a portion of the F11 trail navigates on and off of this trail. The scenery along this trail is dominated by dense mature forests. The trail is mostly fl...
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Beginner ATV trails near Alpha, Michigan
Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Stateline Route
The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
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Keyes Lake Loop
This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
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Florence County F6 North Horseshoe
This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
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Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail
The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
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Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Alpha, Michigan
Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Stateline Route
The Stateline Route is a scenic, 13.7-mile trail following a historic railroad bed along Wisconsin's northern border. Connecting Florence, Spread Eagle, and Iron Mountain, this flat dirt and gravel route is ideal for stock 4x4s, ATVs, UTVs, and dual-sport motorcycles. With a technical rating of 1, t...
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Keyes Lake Loop
This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
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Florence County F6 North Horseshoe
This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
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Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail
The Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail is an easy, scenic 3.4-mile offroad route that is perfect for riders of all skill levels looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northeastern Wisconsin. Running through the northwestern portion of the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area, t...
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