Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bad Axe, Michigan

This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
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As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
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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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FS 4628 is a tight and twisty two track that takes you through the Huron National Forest. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. FS 4628 ends at FS 4512. FS 4512 is another trail that you can enjoy while exploring in this area. Remember to stay on the trails and ...
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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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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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FS 4544 is a two-track that is not maintained and is comprised of a pine hardwood mix. This is a short run in and out. At the time the trail was run FS 3170, was blocked by multiple trees. During winter and spring, you can run into mud and snow, so make sure you assess the trail before you explore. ...
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FS 4404 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4403 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
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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 4403 is another two-lane well-maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This is an easy dirt road/trail that can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
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This is a short, very easy but narrow trail that connects Monument Road with FS 4401. It goes through a typical Michigan forest area with trees all around and a loose sandy surface. It's mostly flat except for a small uphill but should be passable by any 4WD vehicle and when dry, most 2WD with good ...
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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 4685 is a two-track that is not maintained and is made up of 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 can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Fores...
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FS 4511 Loop is a two-track with a mix of pine and hardwood. This trail is part of the Huron National Forest. FS 4511 Loop connects with FS 4410, completing the loop. Both trails are mostly solid, but you could encounter some soft sand and water holes with mud. Please stay on the trail and follow th...
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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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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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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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FS 4514 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4404 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
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FS 4512 is a two-track with a mix of pine and hardwood. This trail is part of the Huron National Forest. FS 4512 trail is mostly solid with patches of soft sand. The trail is south of the Corsair Wrights Lake Cross Country ski trailhead where you can hike or cross-country ski in the winter.
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This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
Learn more about Rush Lake Access

As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
Learn more about Old Sand Road

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...
Learn more about H9 Grass Lake to FS 4194

This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
Learn more about Rush Lake Access

As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
Learn more about Old Sand Road

FS 4628 is a tight and twisty two track that takes you through the Huron National Forest. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. FS 4628 ends at FS 4512. FS 4512 is another trail that you can enjoy while exploring in this area. Remember to stay on the trails and ...
Learn more about FS 4628

This is a short, very easy but narrow trail that connects Monument Road with FS 4401. It goes through a typical Michigan forest area with trees all around and a loose sandy surface. It's mostly flat except for a small uphill but should be passable by any 4WD vehicle and when dry, most 2WD with good ...
Learn more about FS 4666-4663