Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ashley, Michigan
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Wildlife Drive
Wildlife Drive, located in Schiawasse National Wildlife Refuge, is a scenic, flat dirt road designed for a leisurely drive in a clockwise direction. Take your time to enjoy the stunning views, hiking trails, and beautiful…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Su
West Isabella Bypass
A scenic, easy-going trail through the woods in the Gladwin Forest area west of Midland. One of the few dry trails in the area, especially in the spring. The trail winds through woods and wetland.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lone Oak
This out-and-back trail starts off as a two-track through a logged area with a few lone oak trees still standing before getting sandier and heading into the woods. The first half of the trail is…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Olson Trail
The trail starts at the intersection of West Olson Road and Geneva Road. There are large yellow turn signs on either side of the trail marking the normal roads. It is 1 to 2 vehicles…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Snow Lake Road
West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Cannonsville Road
West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Langston Trail
Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Youngman Cut Over
Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
North Youngman Road
North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail
This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Montcalm Ave Northeast
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…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Highway
This trail starts in the Northwest Corner area or off of West Side Drive. It is a multi-directional trail that runs through the trees with a couple of hills. If you're a full-size vehicle and…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Fish Bowl
This is an easy trail that loops around the wall edge of the open riding area in the far back corner of the park. The open riding area can be very mucky if it's been…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Point Hill Climb
This trail is multi-directional, steep, and with large bumps causing your vehicle to articulate. Either entrance to this trail can be located along the South Rim Trail. The trail is very rutted. There was standing…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Katy's Loop
This trail is sandy with little rocks and loops around the far back area of the park. It's easy to drive and in most areas wide enough for two vehicles. There is a section near…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cat Walk
This sandy trail can be found at the bottom of the Electric Slide and runs to the back portion of the park. It is sandy and there is a small rock in the middle of…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
South Rim
South Rim is the main hall road that runs from the middle of the park to the back area. Many trails branch off of this road. There are some areas that are rutted and muddy,…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Su / Sp / Wi / Fa
Work Around
Work Around is a very short trail that runs along the edge of the property and backs up to the area that is still being mined. It can be picked up at the end of…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Catwalk Bypass and Rock Crawl
This sandy trail runs between Catwalk and Sweet Water. Once you get near The Sloppy Joe Bypass, the trail turns uphill and becomes a rock crawl. 12" and bigger rocks closely layered together making for…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Bently Lake Trail
Bently Lake Trail is a 4-mile bidirectional trail within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Located just south of Marion Township between Highway 96 and 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Troubles
This is an intermediate trail with a hill descent or climb and a little off-camber areas. It is a multi-directional trail. One end can be found on Skyline Drive and the other can be located…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Sloppy Joe Bypass
This trail is an easy trail that connects to the middle of The Troubles trail. It runs along the hillside where you can find the Sloppy Joe trail and connects to the Catwalk. This trail…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Trouble
The trail is multi-directional and can be picked up near the bottom of Sloppy Joe or off of The Troubles. This trail is an intermediately steep trail and rutted. As with any of the Holly…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Top Line
This moderate trail is sandy. It is multi-directional and can be found at the end of Skyline Drive, or at the top of the Electric Slide. This trail also runs next to Rats Nest and…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rim Cut
Rim Cut is a short sandy connector trail that can be found at the end of Skyline Trail. It is next to Top Line and Rat's Nest. It also loops at the top of the…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Rat's Nest
This is a short sandy trail that can be found at the end of Skyline Ridge and is a connector trail to Rim Cut. There are no elevation changes, but it does drop into the…
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Total Miles
0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Endurance Trail
The Endurance Trail begins at the intersection in the middle of the park. It is a ONE-WAY trail. It starts with a short hill climb on the edge of the Flat Top area and then…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Canadian Lakes Trail 1
This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp
Skyline Drive
This is a nice beginner trail that offers a birdseye view of the park. It's also a nice route to consider when trying to make your way to the middle of the park without all…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Cedar Lake Trail
Cedar Lake Trail is an awesome 8-mile bidirectional trail within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and right outside the Pickney State Rec Area. Located between Marion Township and Putnam Township, this trail is easily…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
ATV Trails Near Ashley, Michigan
West Isabella Bypass
A scenic, easy-going trail through the woods in the Gladwin Forest area west of Midland. One of the few dry trails in the area, especially in the spring. The trail winds through woods and wetland.…
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Learn more about West Isabella Bypass
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lone Oak
This out-and-back trail starts off as a two-track through a logged area with a few lone oak trees still standing before getting sandier and heading into the woods. The first half of the trail is…
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Learn more about Lone Oak
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Olson Trail
The trail starts at the intersection of West Olson Road and Geneva Road. There are large yellow turn signs on either side of the trail marking the normal roads. It is 1 to 2 vehicles…
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Learn more about West Olson Trail
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Snow Lake Road
West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
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Learn more about West Snow Lake Road
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Cannonsville Road
West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open…
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Learn more about West Cannonsville Road
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Langston Trail
Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let…
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Learn more about Langston Trail
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
UTV/Side-by-Side Near Ashley, Michigan
West Isabella Bypass
A scenic, easy-going trail through the woods in the Gladwin Forest area west of Midland. One of the few dry trails in the area, especially in the spring. The trail winds through woods and wetland.…
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Learn more about West Isabella Bypass
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lone Oak
This out-and-back trail starts off as a two-track through a logged area with a few lone oak trees still standing before getting sandier and heading into the woods. The first half of the trail is…
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Learn more about Lone Oak
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Olson Trail
The trail starts at the intersection of West Olson Road and Geneva Road. There are large yellow turn signs on either side of the trail marking the normal roads. It is 1 to 2 vehicles…
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Learn more about West Olson Trail
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
West Snow Lake Road
West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
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Learn more about West Snow Lake Road
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Cannonsville Road
West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open…
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Learn more about West Cannonsville Road
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Langston Trail
Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let…
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Learn more about Langston Trail
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi