Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cadillac, Michigan

West 40 & 40 1/2 Road is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride and has access to gas. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is a DOT road open to ORV use only for access to gas. This section is a maintained gravel road. This is a family-friendly ORV/OHV ride created by the Cadillac A...
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On the border of Wexford and Missaukee Counties lies a seasonal road that turns into a forest management road. It passes through the Cadillac Pathway hiking trail area, allowing access to the hiking trail, camping, and nature spotting opportunities. It can be accessed either by the north or south en...
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Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
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This short trail goes through the beautiful Cadillac Forest Management area. It offers multiple access points to the Cadillac Pathway footpath as well as camping. It is not a through road and has a turnaround at the end at a private property line. It is a beautiful scenic trail that could offer some...
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery on this US Forest Service seasonal road that passes through the Manistee National Forest in Wexford County near Cadillac, Michigan. This trail is beautiful year-round and offers the chance to view lots of different types of wildlife and plant life, including a diverse tre...
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This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
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This route follows forest road 5735. It consists of mainly dirt and sand with some gravel in a two track style trail. Most stock 4x4 vehicles will be able to complete this jaunt with a heavily forested surrounding and minor elevation change. Most notably there is an optional hill climb that loops wi...
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FS 5361 splits off the east side of FS 5338. It starts as a good-condition Forest Service road and gradually gets more overgrown, along with off-camber sections and downed trees/limbs in the trail. Cellular service is unavailable or very weak for most of the trail. Always check USFS postings for up-...
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5401 is a single-track dirt road that winds through the Manistee National Forest. This trail begins off of SM 35, or 50 1/2 Road in the midst of a CCC forest. On the eastern side of the trail, there is a southward spur that dead ends before entering private property. USFS 5401 continues west after t...
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FS 5338 permits full-size vehicles; however, the trail is beginning to get overgrown and is lightly traveled, except for some pinstriping and some branches near windshield height. Trail consist of a gravel/sand base similar to most other USFS trails in the area. Cellular service is very spotty on th...
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 12 is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is open to all ORV/OHV vehicles. This section is a maintained gravel road for access to the Boon Country Store. This location sells gas and snacks. They are spe...
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 13 is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is open to all ORV/OHV vehicles. This section is a maintained gravel road for access to the Boon Country Store. This location sells gas and snacks. They are spe...
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Trail 7280 is a trail that cuts through the Manistee National Forest. There is a little bit of elevation change with a couple of slightly off-camber spots. The trail is mostly gravel and hard-packed dirt and is pretty easily traversed with a little bit of ground clearance. There are a few spots that...
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NFS 5165 is a scenic trail located within the Manistee National Forest. You'll be encompassed by towering red pine trees along this trail. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause unfavorable conditions on the trail including downed trees, mud hol...
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This trail is located within Manistee National Forest and is a mix of sandy and muddy terrain. From sandy to slick mud and mud holes on this trail, the terrain is constantly changing. It is likely that you will be able to get a cell signal for the majority of the trail. It is possible to find a few ...
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This is a small section of the MCCCT. This section is only accessed via the Caberfae Spur, the adjoining MCCC Trails, or state forest roads. Reminiscent of a more typical MCCC Trail, meaning taller and harder-packed whoops mixed with some tighter, more technical sections. You will also find some exp...
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NFS 7441 is a bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. From the north side, you'll start in a dense portion of the forest. You'll navigate through a tunnel of trees. The trail eventually opens up a bit where the surface changes to grass. The trail finishes at the Cab...
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NFS 5269 is a VERY overgrown out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. The first half of the trail is pretty smooth sailing with it being a mostly dirt/gravel road in a dense forest. The trail veers and continues throughout the dense forest, except it's not nearly as t...
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NFS 5158 is a fantastic bidirectional trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This is your classical Michigan 2-track trail, dirt, mud, sand, woods, twisty sections, etc. Like most of these Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause unfavorable con...
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Forest Service Road 7201 connects to FS 9992 on the north end and FS 7216 on the south end. A smaller vehicle is recommended and will make for a more enjoyable drive. The trail is mostly narrow, with low-hanging branches and overgrown brush. Paint scratches are likely, so plan accordingly. While the...
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West 40 & 40 1/2 Road is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride and has access to gas. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is a DOT road open to ORV use only for access to gas. This section is a maintained gravel road. This is a family-friendly ORV/OHV ride created by the Cadillac A...
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Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery on this US Forest Service seasonal road that passes through the Manistee National Forest in Wexford County near Cadillac, Michigan. This trail is beautiful year-round and offers the chance to view lots of different types of wildlife and plant life, including a diverse tre...
Learn more about FS 9770

This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
Learn more about County Line Road

West 40 & 40 1/2 Road is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride and has access to gas. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is a DOT road open to ORV use only for access to gas. This section is a maintained gravel road. This is a family-friendly ORV/OHV ride created by the Cadillac A...
Learn more about West 40 & 40 1/2 Road

Enjoy the beautiful scenery on this US Forest Service seasonal road that passes through the Manistee National Forest in Wexford County near Cadillac, Michigan. This trail is beautiful year-round and offers the chance to view lots of different types of wildlife and plant life, including a diverse tre...
Learn more about FS 9770

This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
Learn more about County Line Road

FS 5361 splits off the east side of FS 5338. It starts as a good-condition Forest Service road and gradually gets more overgrown, along with off-camber sections and downed trees/limbs in the trail. Cellular service is unavailable or very weak for most of the trail. Always check USFS postings for up-...
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