Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bay City, Michigan

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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This narrow and scratchy trail will leave a mark. This sandy trail is off a longer trail in the Gladwin Forest. This trail can be run either direction, but we found the overhead branches favored…
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A simple sandy trail in the Gladwin ORV area with the most beautiful wetland views. This trail has thick sand, many turns and curves, and is relatively flat, but the various wetland views along it…
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Sterling Truck Trail is a seasonal road that is a great connector trail for many of the trails in the Gladwin area. The terrain is sandy and flat, and it is easily wide enough for…
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Center Fireline Trail is a part of the Gladwin Scramble, a mixed-use riding area in the Gladwin Forest Management Unit. This trail is a two-lane dirt trail with mixed access and cross-traffic. You can expect…
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Michigan DNR ORV Route is open to full-size, 50-inch, and motorcycles with ORV permits and Trail permit stickers. This is a small ORV Route but is surrounded by many more miles of 50-inch trails. The…
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Mosquito Alley Truck Trail is a flat and sandy trail that parallels the Molasses River. It is a wide trail that easily accommodates both directions of traffic, and it is an easy, non-technical trail during…
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This connector trail runs north and south between Lame Duck Truck Trail and Sterling Truck Trail. It can drastically vary in difficulty depending on trail conditions. On a dry summer day after the groomer has…
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This stretch of Wildwood Road is a narrow, sandy, and unmaintained road. It is easy in difficulty, and its only obstacle during the summer season is some whoops. The surrounding scenery varies between dense woods…
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Lame Duck Truck Trail is a seasonal road that borders the north edge of the Lame Duck wetland area. The terrain is sandy and flat. It is very easy in difficulty, but it is unmaintained…
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FS 2630 is a 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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FS 3180 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of Pine hardwood mix and is an in-and-out trail. You can jump on 3181 taking you to Vaughn Road. this will allow you to…
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H9-4 Sand Lake, a 50-inch trail, traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is flanked by dense forests, interspersed with clearings. There are long, winding corners along with some…
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FS 4513 is a tight two-track with pine hardwood mix that opens up to a two-lane dirt road after crossing 4301. These trails are all part of the Huron National Forest. The trail is mostly…
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FS 4301 A, also known as Curtis Road, is a well-maintained two-lane dirt road. 4301 A will take you by an area of Vaughn Lake with a small creek and marsh. The dirt road along…
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FS 4402 is a two-lane, well-maintained dirt road made of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This easy dirt road/trail can be run in either direction. The trails in the area…
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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…
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FS 4301 B, also known as Curtis Road, is a well-maintained two-lane dirt road. 4301 B will take you by an area with a small creek. The dirt road along the Huron National Forest is…
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FS 4436 also known as Sand Lake Road is a single-lane dirt/sand mix. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. The trail is an easy drive…
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FS 4406 also known as Allen Road is a single-lane dirt/sand mix. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. The trail is flat and a nice…
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FS 4418 also known as National City Road is a single-lane dirt/sand mix. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction. The trail ran through a marshy…
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Forrest Service Road 4109 is a road that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of dirt and is plenty wide enough for…
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Forest Service Road 2143 is an accessible trail suitable for all vehicle types, located within a dense forest area. The road is divided into two distinct sections. The eastern half is a tighter, more rugged…
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Forest Service Road 2045 offers an exciting off-road vehicle (ORV) trail experience that is legal for all types of vehicles. This trail, composed primarily of sand, presents a thrilling ride with numerous twists and turns.…
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Dow Road is a 2-ish vehicle-wide hard-packed road that will take you through older forest. This trail will take you to the West Branch area or the Clear Lake area for food and fuel. Plenty…
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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…
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