Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cadillac, Michigan

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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 18 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Forest Service Road 9982 is a scenic and versatile forest route that can be easily accessed directly off Cadillac Highway (Michigan Route 55). This road serves as an excellent connector trail, offering access to a…
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License Plate Required! 1039 Pine Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starting from the east begins in a sandy, tight section of brush and short…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 11 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…
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License Plate Required! No. 10 Trail is a short "out and back" two-track, located on the north side of No. 10 Road, near Wesleyan Campground. The surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, gravel,…
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License Plate Required! 39-1/4 Trail is a neat off-road track, located just south of Wesleyan Campground, that connects No. 39-1/2 Road to N 39 Road. The trail is a combination of sand, dirt, and grass,…
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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…
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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…
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License Plate Required! Trail 38 is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located just south of Wesleyan Campground. Connecting N 39 Road to N 37 Road, this trail has a lot to offer. The surface consists…
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NFS 9787 is an easy and scenic bidirectional trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from the southern end, you'll begin on a smooth gravel trail that is plentiful in wildflowers marking the edges…
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 16 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…
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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…
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 17 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…
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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…
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This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road…
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NFS 7837/5015 is a scenic bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from the East you'll begin with some towering red pine trees and finish at the intersection of 11-1/2 Mile Road.…
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Beautiful wooded one-lane trail through a mixed forest. There are pine trees planted by the CCC, interspersed among deciduous trees. The mile-long long windy, one-lane trail has places to pass. The elevation changes throughout the…
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