Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Boyne City, Michigan

This trail winds along the Jordan River and is one vehicle wide, with places to pass along this route. There are two large well well-kept bridges that cross over the Jordan River. This route has…
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This seasonal road and trail is located on the outskirts of Petoskey, Michigan. It is made up mostly of dirt and sand and can become muddy after rain. The route is wide enough for oncoming…
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This is a quick and easy two-lane dirt and gravel road that can be traveled by any rig. This trail leads to great views and some amazing hiking trails. At the end of this route,…
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Very easy and scenic drive that provides quality views along the entire route. Most of this trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Most rigs will have no issue driving this route. Rainfall…
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This trail is a dirt base that is one vehicle wide with places to pass. On one side, you will have beautiful dense forest, and on the other, you'll see the Jordan River wind through…
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Cascade Road has beautiful terrain changes with small cliffs off the road that lead down to Cascade Creek. Easily traversed by all rig types with a solid and rocky dirt base. One vehicle wide in…
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Harvey Road is a dirt and rock-based trail that travels north and south. It's an out-and-back trail as shown on the map. There are other trails that people have taken further, but the map does…
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This trail is mostly sandy with rolling hills and mature forests. Some areas are pretty rutted and muddy, but only because there has been logging at both the north and south ends of the trail.…
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A nice easy ride through some pretty dense forest. There are a few offshoot trails that form a loop back to Harmon Road and a couple of others that lead to Walton Road. After a…
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This trail has a beautiful hidden lake and state campground on Weber Lake at one end of this trail. Plus a wildlife observation area adjacent to the lake. There are lots of deer and turkey…
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The east side of this trail begins as a two-lane gravel road in a residential area. It then turns into a single-track seasonal road that is not maintained. This trail is an easy drive with…
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This trail has a dirt base with slight elevation changes. Some areas are narrow and muddy. There is an unpassable series of mud holes that has a bypass to the left of the trail. Take…
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This is a forest road that connects the Mason Pit trail to the Charlevoix/Booth Lake trail. The trail is wide enough for passing oncoming traffic but I wouldn't call it a two-lane road. There are…
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This trail starts as 765 and then turns into 760 south of North County Line Road. There is a sand bowl on the trail immediately after North County Line Road. Then it turns into Marl…
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Berry Creek is an ORV trail that's legal for all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of dirt and is surrounded by dense forest.…
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This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on…
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Warren is an ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is a mix of sand and dirt, and it's surrounded by dense forests with…
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LP 76/7 is two trails combined, but they split about a mile in. It is a very well-maintained sand trail. All downed trees are cut and pulled out of the immediate way. In some areas…
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LP 767 is a very well-maintained sand trail. All signage is very clear and main intersections are well parked. In some areas the sand gets a little thick, but nothing that any stock all-wheel drive…
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This a single-wide sandy trail. It starts as a groomed gravel road but narrows soon after. There are some slight elevation changes. There are also a couple of muddy areas that are not too deep.…
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Like many "roads" in Michigan, this is a two-track trail. It is sandy, mild, and enjoyable. The last section of the trail north of Wolverine Road is pretty tight. A full-size vehicle can fit, but…
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This route was supposed to be a through route, but due to the ice storm over the winter, the damage has not been cleared yet. The trail is basically all easy sand. The only time…
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Mortan is an ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's a two-track made of dirt and surrounded by dense forest. While the trail is open…
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Indian River trailhead is part of a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand…
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The Kalkaska Interconnector connects the Kalkaska North Trail. This trail is designed for 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The surface is primarily hard-packed sand, with some roots, a few whoops, and features plenty of…
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Leetsville ORV Trail is a beginner-friendly ride. As a 50-inch trail, it stays consistently wide throughout, making it accessible and easy to navigate. There aren't many elevation changes, and the terrain remains fairly consistent along…
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This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end…
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This route is an ORV route connector between the Grayling & Kalkaska ORV trail. This route runs through the Frederick ORV trail, often intersecting it. This offers many opportunities to jump on a 50-inch trail…
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Blue Lake Road is wide sandy road. There is potential for some mud holes in wet weather. The trail has some of that good old washboarding in a couple of areas. It starts at the…
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This is an Afton area trail, a 12-mile journey through the scenic forest that will take you to a great place to eat (The Wigwam Restaurant) via sandy trails. There is fuel in Wolverine, MI…
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