Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Bear Lake, Michigan

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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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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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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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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FS 8755 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, h...
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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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FS 8810 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, sand, and gravel combination. This route weaves through a gorgeous section of pine trees within the forest. There a...
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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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FS 8326 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a relaxing drive through a scenic stretch of public land. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mostly sand and dirt surface with a wide, well-defined corridor that is generally suitable for two-way...
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FS 8312 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a relaxing drive through a quiet, heavily wooded landscape. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mix of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it winds beneath a canopy of towering trees. ...
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FS 8337 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, offering a quiet drive through a scenic stretch of dense woodland. Accessible from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mix of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it winds beneath a canopy of mature trees. The ...
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FS 9924 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that provides a relaxing drive through a quiet section of mature woodland. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a combination of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it meanders beneath a dense forest...
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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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FS 8580 is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the west side, this trail is easily accessible. If you choose to come from the east side, you will first need to go down FS 8783. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel...
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FS 8783 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the north or FS 8580 from the south, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This trail is a pretty open trail that follows the po...
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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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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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FS 8219 is an easy, bidirectional trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that provides a relaxing drive through a scenic section of public land. Accessible from North Horseshoe Bend Road or by continuing from FS 8218, the route follows a varied surface of dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and leaf-co...
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FS 8758 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a peaceful drive through a diverse mix of open landscapes and dense woodland. Beginning directly off Huff Road, the route starts with expansive views before narrowing into a heavily forested corridor lined with ...
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FS 8218 is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off North Horseshoe Bend Road, this trail is easily accessible. You can either start directly off North Horseshoe Bend Road or go down FS 8219 and start this trail after that one. This trail surface co...
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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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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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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 8755 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, h...
Learn more about FS 8755

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 8755 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, h...
Learn more about FS 8755