Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Arcadia, Michigan

Landis Road starts out as a two-way dirt road then turns into a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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Begold Road starts out as a single-lane trail. Ferns and bush line a good portion of the trail. Some of the Trail is also wide enough for vehicles to pass. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but ...
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South Pioneer Loop starts out as a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. The trails start out with bee hives on your left but these are not on state land. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride. When you get to the loo...
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Fruitville Extention starts out as a narrow two-track. The trail is mostly dirt and sand. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy of trees, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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Wallin Road Part 2 is a one lane two-track. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit and it looked like they had just side-trimmed the trail. This trail was great for a spring ride and as you can see from the pictures it has a mix of trees. I still could see this being an amazing ...
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Wallin Road is a one-lane two-track seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. The trail is a good solid road but as always things can change with bad weather. The way we ran the trail it intersected with South Weldon Rd/Trail. This trail was great for a spring ride ...
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Fruitville Road starts out two-lane dirt and then turns into single-lane dirt. The trail is mostly dirt and sand. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy of trees, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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Pine Road starts as a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit and it looked like they had just side-trimmed the trail. This trail was great for a spring ride and as you can see from the pictures it starts out with pine trees. I still could see this being a...
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Betsie Valley Spur starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand and dirt and has low-hanging branches. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It's great for a spring ride, but with the canopy, it could be an amazing ride in the fall.
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Wallin Road Part 4 starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand and dirt and is thick with fern brush. The trail widens into a two-lane trail ending at CR669. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail is great for a spring ride but with th...
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Betsie Valley Bypass/391 starts out as a single-lane trail that doubles as a snowmobile trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. Conditions could change during rainy weather. Trees close to the edge of the trail make it feel like you are traveling through a tunnel. The trail is somewhat narrow in s...
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Aylsworth Road Part 3 is a continuation of Part 2. It's a wide single-lane road made up of dirt and sand. It's a beautiful drive with pine and hardwood mixed with trees that overhang, allowing the sun to peek through some areas while allowing shade in others. Part 3 ends at Zimmerman Road.
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South Weldon Road Trail is another seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride. I still could see this being an amazing ride in the fall. The trail was dry but we did go through an area that during heavy rain could flood.
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Pine Road Part 2 starts out on a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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FS 5557 is a chill and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt/gravel combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route crosses over a small section ...
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South Haze Road Part 3 starts out as a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt and is somewhat flat. This trail will come to an end due to the bridge being out. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It's great for a spring ride but with the canopy, it could ...
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FS 8250 is an easy, bidirectional two-track loop at the end of North Kettle Hole Road in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, making it a great option for anyone looking for a short but scenic off-road drive. The trail follows a dirt and sand surface as it winds through the forest above the Manistee...
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South Haze Road Part 2 starts out on a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. You will travel through a swampy area that could change during rainy weather. The trail is somewhat flat. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring r...
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FS 8336 is an easy, bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a quiet drive through a densely wooded section of the forest. Accessed from North Kettle Hole Road, the trail follows a dirt surface often covered with fallen leaves, creating a classic northern Michigan f...
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South Haze Road Part 1 starts out on a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. The trail is somewhat flat. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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FS 5557 is a chill and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt/gravel combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route crosses over a small section ...
Learn more about FS 5557

FS 8250 is an easy, bidirectional two-track loop at the end of North Kettle Hole Road in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, making it a great option for anyone looking for a short but scenic off-road drive. The trail follows a dirt and sand surface as it winds through the forest above the Manistee...
Learn more about FS 8250

FS 8336 is an easy, bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a quiet drive through a densely wooded section of the forest. Accessed from North Kettle Hole Road, the trail follows a dirt surface often covered with fallen leaves, creating a classic northern Michigan f...
Learn more about FS 8336

FS 8333 is a 1-mile bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers an easy drive through a peaceful stand of mature pine trees. Connecting Becker Road and North Skocelas Road, the trail is easily accessed from either end and follows a mix of dirt, sand, and leaf-covered s...
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Aylsworth Road Part 3 is a continuation of Part 2. It's a wide single-lane road made up of dirt and sand. It's a beautiful drive with pine and hardwood mixed with trees that overhang, allowing the sun to peek through some areas while allowing shade in others. Part 3 ends at Zimmerman Road.
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FS 5557 is a chill and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt/gravel combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route crosses over a small section ...
Learn more about FS 5557

FS 8250 is an easy, bidirectional two-track loop at the end of North Kettle Hole Road in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, making it a great option for anyone looking for a short but scenic off-road drive. The trail follows a dirt and sand surface as it winds through the forest above the Manistee...
Learn more about FS 8250

FS 8336 is an easy, bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a quiet drive through a densely wooded section of the forest. Accessed from North Kettle Hole Road, the trail follows a dirt surface often covered with fallen leaves, creating a classic northern Michigan f...
Learn more about FS 8336