Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Chatham, Michigan

Rock River Road is a well-maintained double-lane dirt road. Along with a nice ride in the fall, you will come across a creek, small bridges, and a flower farm where you can pick your own…
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FS 2553, also known as Fuelwood, is a very tight and twisting single-lane two-track made up of tall hardwoods with some low-hanging limbs. The terrain is hilly on both sides of the trail, making this…
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FS 2483, also known as Slapneck, is a single-lane dirt road winding through the Hiawatha National Forest. During heavy rain, you could encounter waterholes along this trail. Branches overhang, creating a tunnel effect and making…
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FS 2018B, also known as Ski Hill Spur B, is a very tight and fun single-lane two-track made up of tall hardwoods with some low-hanging limns. The trail is raw and extremely natural. This is…
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FS 2018, also known as Ski Hill, is a very tight and twisting single-lane two-track made up of tall hardwoods with some low-hanging limbs. The trail is raw and extremely natural. This is just one…
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FS 2276 Part 2, also known as Cole Creek Road, starts as a double-lane dirt road then turns into a single lane and is well maintained. Thick trees line both sides of the dirt road…
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FS 8302, also known as Marker, is a tight single-lane two-track. Branches overhang the trail giving it a tunnel effect. Trail FS 8301 mimics this trail. They are right next to each other and it's…
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FS 2276 Part 3, also known as Sandstrom Road, is a single-lane two-track with minor washouts and mud holes. The trail consists of hardwoods and pine. It's a great trail for all off-roaders. This trail…
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FS 8301, also known as L&R, is a tight single-lane two-track. Branches overhang the trail giving it a tunnel effect. Trail FS 8302 mimics this trail. They are right next to each other and it's…
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FS 2486, also known as North Ski, is a very tight and twisting single-lane two-track made up of tall hardwoods with some low-hanging limbs. The trail has some washouts and mud and ends at FS…
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The primary name of the road is Buck Bay Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not managed by the Department of Natural Resources, and…
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FS 2593, also known as Buck Spur West, is a narrow single-lane two-track that is made up of hardwoods with new growth on both sides of the trail. You will pass the Au Train Songbird…
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We jumped on the Trails in the Au Train area and headed to Au Train falls. The trails in this area are beautiful in the fall. This loop will connect with multiple trails and we…
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FS 2004, also known as Silver Falls South, is a single-lane two-track with multiple mud holes and tree branches hanging low, making the trail appear narrow. It's a great trail for all off-roaders. This trail…
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Line Lake East - FS 2572 is a Spur that is made up of dirt, mud, and rolling hills. The trail is tight with overhang and minor washouts. 2572 can be accessed from either direction.…
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FS 2000, also known as Billie Helmer, is a single-lane two-track winding through the Hiawatha National Forest with some waterholes but nothing too deep. The trail opens up to a single-lane dirt road with some…
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You can jump on this trail from M-28 and enjoy the fall colors. We find this is the best time for the trails in the U.P. The trail will loop around then you can park…
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FS 2276 Part 1, also known as Cole Creek, is a wide single-lane dirt road. A mixture of washboard bumps with dirt and sand make up this trail. This trail can be run in either…
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FS 3177 Part 1 is a wide single-lane trail with dirt, sand, and gravel mixed. It's open for Jeeps, motorcycles, and ATVs. The landscape is a mixture of hardwood and pines. Washboard bumps and sand…
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The primary name of the road is Yalmer Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not managed by the Department of Natural Resources, and users…
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FS 3177 Part 2 is a wide single-lane trail with dirt, sand, and gravel mixed. The landscape is a mixture of hardwood and pines. Washboard bumps and sand make up this section of the trail.…
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The CR 578/UP7 Cutover brings Ridge Road Trail Loop with Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419 and Munising Loop all together. It's a short run but it ties the trails together. The Upper Peninsula of…
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Old Camp Four Trail is an easy rocky two-track trail that winds through Gwinn Forest. The trail is plenty wide for all vehicle types. It isn't quite two vehicles wide, but there are spots to…
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This trail starts at Candy Cane Lane to Perch Lake Road then you end up on Jasper Avenue. This trail will intersect with the Munising Loop. The trail also has a fun bonus a little…
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This is the last part of the track for the day. We ended up at Buckhorn Resort for a nice dinner. Blue Lake 2250, Bay De Noc 2269, Biangle 2559 then Hovey Lake 2473 right…
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This trail is right across the street from the shipwreck boat tours. It's a nice, relaxing trail with nothing challenging. These trails are at their best during the fall. If you hit the timing with…
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FS 2478, also known as Constance, is a narrow single-lane dirt road that will turn into a two-track. You can encounter mud and some soft sand on this route. The trail is tight in some…
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This is a very cool trail that runs between Magnum Road and Yalmer Road. The trail can be traveled from either direction. The trail goes through the Gwinn Forest Management Unit. There are many other…
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After checking out Wagner and Alger Falls you can jump on this trail to start your day in the Munising area. The trail comes out on Highway 94 you can stop and get gas and…
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FS 2344, also known as Clemland, is a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is tight in some areas with low-hanging branches and brush along the trail. This trail intersects with BC Cooke FS 2349. The…
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