Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Au Sable, Michigan

Grass Lake Road is a quick in-and-out trail. You will come to a private road sign; honor the sign and turn around. The dirt road is a two-lane and seems to be well maintained, dead-ending at Austin Road. It's a nice little ride through the Huron National Forest.
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Grass Lake H9-13 is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is surrounded by forest with a few clearings. On a four-wheeler, there are a few spots where tree roots protrude from the ground, so exercise caution.
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H9 Grass Lake to FS 4194 is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is surrounded by dense forest with occasional clearings. It features a few winding corners and long stretches of straightaways. If you're fortunate, you might even catc...
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If you like backcountry camping, then this is the area for you. FS 4580 has multiple backcountry campsites along the trail with a bonus being near the Au Sable River. If you like fishing, check out the Whirlpool Angler Access Area Hand Launch Boat Site. If biking is what you like, then the 180.8-mil...
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FS 4587 is an in-and-out two-track that comes to a dead end at the Au Sable River with amazing views. The trail is not maintained and is made up of a pine hardwood mix. Don't be afraid to get out and take in the views and a hike in this area. You have plenty of room to turn around to track back out....
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FS 4496 is a two-track that is not maintained and is made up of a pine hardwood mix. During winter and spring, you can run into mud and snow, so make sure you assess the trail before you explore. This trail is an in-and-out trail since it runs into Trail 6 and that's a snowmobile/50-inch trail. You ...
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Explore the beauty of LP 960 managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. Remember to stay on the trails and follow the Tread L...
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Old State House Route is managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. The trail can be run in either direction. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. ...
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FS 4546 is also known as Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area. Don't miss this area if you enjoy scenic drives, wildlife viewing, hunting, or fishing. It's a two-lane seasonal dirt road comprised of pine hardwood mix. This easy dirt road/trail can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all par...
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Old State House Trail is a legal trail for vehicles up to 50 inches wide. It’s primarily made of sand and encircled by dense forest. The trail traverses some breathtaking forest, and it’s a narrow, winding path, especially if you’re driving a 4x4 quad. Therefore, exercise caution if you’re in a 4x4....
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Mack Road is a single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix with a wide entrance. Hardwoods line both sides of the trail creating a canopy. Mud and water fill the holes offering a diverse ride. There is logging in process around this area as well as limited cell service. The trail is part of the Grayling For...
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FS 4303 Part 2 is a narrow and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. It's just one of many Forest Service roads in the Huron National Forest. The trail can be run in either direction. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty re...
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Pine Road is a single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix. The trail is part of the Grayling Forest Management Unit and can be run in either direction. Be prepared to see some wildlife in these areas. The trail does get narrow with overgrowth on both sides giving it a tunnel effect. Remember to stay on the...
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Small Road is a single-lane 2-track starting out with soft sand. The trail turns to a firmer surface of sand mixed dirt with overgrowth, bumpy with some muddy spots/holes with water. This area is covered by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. This trail can be run in either direction. Plan on seein...
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FS 4412, also known as Kokosing Road, is a wide single-lane gravel/dirt road. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and allows you to see wildlife. This track is a nice easy ride and can be run in either direction. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. ...
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FS 4303 is a two-track that gets some snow, making it a little challenging. It's just one of many Forest Service roads in the Huron National Forest. The trail is made up of a pine hardwood mix and is a great drive, giving you multiple options to make a day of trail riding. The trail does cross the 1...
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Fawn Road is a narrow single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix that was overgrown along both sides of the trail creating a tunnel that ends at Indian Road for a nice easy ride. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. Be prepared to see some wildlife in these are...
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Wilber Road starts a two-lane and then changes to a single-lane gravel/dirt road. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife. This track is a nice easy ride that does dead end but you can jump on FS 4412 to connect with multiple trails. The trail is ...
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Shellenbarger Road is a two-lane dirt road with rolling hills and is just one of many Forest Service roads in the Huron National Forest. The trail is made up of a pine hardwood mix and is a great drive, giving you multiple options to make a day of trail riding. This easy dirt road/trail can be run i...
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FS 2430, also known as Wilber Road, is a single-lane dirt/sand mix with some mud holes along the track. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. Remember to stay on the trails and fo...
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Grass Lake H9-13 is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is surrounded by forest with a few clearings. On a four-wheeler, there are a few spots where tree roots protrude from the ground, so exercise caution.
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H9 Grass Lake to FS 4194 is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is surrounded by dense forest with occasional clearings. It features a few winding corners and long stretches of straightaways. If you're fortunate, you might even catc...
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Explore the beauty of LP 960 managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. Remember to stay on the trails and follow the Tread L...
Learn more about LP 960

Old State House Route is managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. The trail can be run in either direction. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. ...
Learn more about Old State House Route

Explore the beauty of LP 960 managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. Remember to stay on the trails and follow the Tread L...
Learn more about LP 960

Old State House Route is managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. The trail can be run in either direction. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty remains intact. ...
Learn more about Old State House Route

FS 4303 Part 2 is a narrow and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. It's just one of many Forest Service roads in the Huron National Forest. The trail can be run in either direction. Although it has seen some logging, the trail's natural beauty re...
Learn more about FS 4303 Part 2

FS 2430, also known as Wilber Road, is a single-lane dirt/sand mix with some mud holes along the track. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. Remember to stay on the trails and fo...
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