Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Chicago, Illinois

Winding through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area, this two-lane road offers a beautiful scenic drive. With a base of loose sand and compacted gravel, the trail provides a classic Michigan public land…
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Horseman's Trail is an easy seasonal road/trail. Located near the Allegan Dam, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is comprised of dirt and weaves throughout…
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126th Avenue travels east and west through the central region of the Allegan State Game Area, providing a scenic drive. The road is two vehicles wide with a sandy and gravel base. Stretches of open…
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Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue) is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located off 132nd Avenue and Lincoln Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most of…
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ASG Trail is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located near the Allegan Dam, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination…
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Winding between dense hardwood and pine forests, open meadows, and occasional lowland marshes, the trail provides scenic variety and excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings. The route also crosses several smaller spur trails and seasonal roads…
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Sidewinder Trail is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located off 46th Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just lots of ruts that will bounce you all…
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Allegan Bend Trail is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located off Lincoln Road and Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue), this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most…
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