Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Big Rapids, Michigan

Trail 5714/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 9756. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two-track road with lots of foliage and some rolling hills. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather, you ...
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Trail 9756/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 5714. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two-track road with lots of foliage and some rolling hills. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather, you ...
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Trail 5717/Lynn Drive is an in-and-out trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one lane two track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. In rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautif...
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Trail 5389 is a trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one lane two track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautiful in the fall.
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National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a scenic section of the Manistee Nation...
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Trail 5134/Skiberian Drive is a two-lane dirt road. You will pass by the Hungerford area campground that is part of the Manistee National Forest. The area offers bike trails and trails for horseback riding. The area does have rolling hills and we even saw some wildlife (deer) on the trail.
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Trail 5461 is a trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two two-track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautiful in the fall.
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The Hungerford Lake Boat Launch access trail is a wooded dirt trail off of the Main Access road for the Hungerford campground area. The trail has no obstacles and is smooth, yet is only wide enough for one vehicle. The boat launch itself is not very large, so it is advised to not bring anything larg...
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This trail is National Forest Road 5120 in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It's a single-lane, winding dirt trail with lots of bumps to make it more fun. There are no obstacles to challenge you, but it is a scenic trail in the woods that is not heavily traveled. There are ample place...
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NFS Road 5121-6660 is in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. This is a very lightly traveled single-lane dirt trail that curves through the woods with gentle elevation changes. At one point, the trail follows a small ridge to make it even more scenic. This trail includes NFS Road 5121, 5...
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NFS Road 5102 is a dirt two-track through the Manistee National Forest. The trail is tight most of the way as it winds through the woods with gentle elevation changes along the way. There is a nice area that would make a great dispersed campsite on the trail as well. One area could be a water/mud ho...
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National Forest Service Trail 5104 is an overgrown off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/water holes...
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National Forest Service Trail 5900 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located about 5 miles west of US-131, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a beautiful section of the Manistee Nation...
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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 trees, watch out for other riders as the road is narrow and there are several steep hills you can't se...
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National Forest Service Trail 6396 is a scenic and easy off-road trail with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and gravel. You'll weave through a beautiful section of the Manistee National Forest that is home to a gorgeous spot of tall Michigan red pine trees. Along...
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This is an unmaintained county road with trails comprised of almost all sand and dirt--not much gravel to speak of. It requires good off-road tires and high-clearance 4x4s. This trail is very fun on fresh powder with steep hill climbs to test your vehicle on. The access road to Brush Lake is very sc...
Learn more about Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch

This short, easy trail branches off from the Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch trail. It descends downhill toward the lake, ending in a wide, sandy turnaround area. Be aware that in wet or snowy conditions, 4WD may be necessary to make the climb back up the hill. A small offshoot leads to a pipe...
Learn more about Brush Lake Access Trail - FS 5691

National Forest Service Trail 5532A is a short access trail to a campsite and hiking trails within Brush Lake Recreation Area. Located off East 6 Mile Road, this route is readily accessible. This trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. Be cauti...
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National Forest Service Trail 9602 is a short access trail to hiking trails within Brush Lake Recreation Area. Located off East 6 Mile Road, this route is readily accessible. This trail is typically easy. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
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National Forest Service Trail 5532B is a short access trail to hiking trails within the Brush Lake Recreation Area. Located off East 6 Mile Road, this route is readily accessible. This trail is typically easy. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions...
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National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a scenic section of the Manistee Nation...
Learn more about NFS 5388

This trail is National Forest Road 5120 in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It's a single-lane, winding dirt trail with lots of bumps to make it more fun. There are no obstacles to challenge you, but it is a scenic trail in the woods that is not heavily traveled. There are ample place...
Learn more about NFS Road 5120

NFS Road 5121-6660 is in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. This is a very lightly traveled single-lane dirt trail that curves through the woods with gentle elevation changes. At one point, the trail follows a small ridge to make it even more scenic. This trail includes NFS Road 5121, 5...
Learn more about NFS Road 5121-6660

NFS Road 5102 is a dirt two-track through the Manistee National Forest. The trail is tight most of the way as it winds through the woods with gentle elevation changes along the way. There is a nice area that would make a great dispersed campsite on the trail as well. One area could be a water/mud ho...
Learn more about NFS Road 5102

National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a scenic section of the Manistee Nation...
Learn more about NFS 5388

This trail is National Forest Road 5120 in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It's a single-lane, winding dirt trail with lots of bumps to make it more fun. There are no obstacles to challenge you, but it is a scenic trail in the woods that is not heavily traveled. There are ample place...
Learn more about NFS Road 5120

NFS Road 5121-6660 is in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. This is a very lightly traveled single-lane dirt trail that curves through the woods with gentle elevation changes. At one point, the trail follows a small ridge to make it even more scenic. This trail includes NFS Road 5121, 5...
Learn more about NFS Road 5121-6660

NFS Road 5102 is a dirt two-track through the Manistee National Forest. The trail is tight most of the way as it winds through the woods with gentle elevation changes along the way. There is a nice area that would make a great dispersed campsite on the trail as well. One area could be a water/mud ho...
Learn more about NFS Road 5102