Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Chums Corner, Michigan

We continued our route near Mayfield and Jumped on Perla Road LP510/Shore to Shore Trail. The drive is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road.…
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This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy -…
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Rogers Road - Trail 58421 starts out as a single-lane trail. brush line a good portion of the trail. Some of the Trail is also wide enough for vehicles to pass. This trail ends at…
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Rail Trail Part 2 is a single-lane wider trail with small dips and soft sand. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. You will come across a stream and parts of the…
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Rail Trail Part 1 starts at Tonawanda Road. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. The Rail Trail is a single-lane trail that is somewhat flat and sandy. You will come across…
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Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You…
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This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas…
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This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is…
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Rail Trail Part 3 is a single-lane wider trail with small dips and soft sand. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. You will come across a stream and parts of the…
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Mayfield road is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. You can…
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Davis Road starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand/dirt washouts and rutted, thick with brush. The trail brings you back to 700 Road and is managed by the Traverse City…
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The Northern Lights Trail is a fun route located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. There are many dispersed camping sites along this track. If you plan on camping off this trail, please tread…
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Christmas Tree Trail is one of the coolest trails in Michigan during the wintertime. At specific times of the year, you can get a permit to cut down your very own Christmas tree from specific…
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Barrett Road Trail is an easy main trail for this area that connects a large network of trails. Most of the trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent…
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Pine Row Trail is one of the best trails in the nearby area for views of tall Michigan red pine trees. These rows of trees are magnificent and mesmerizing. The trail starts out winding through…
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Narrow Birch Trail is a forestry scenic offroad trail located within the Cadillac and Traverse City Forest Management Units. Most of the trail consists of grass, sand, and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are…
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This trail is a casual ride through the Manistee National Forest in northern Michigan. It's a single-lane two-track that winds through a section of the forest with lots of new-growth evergreen trees. It has some…
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Pine Row Connector Trail is a connecting offroad trail that links Pine Row Trail to Narrow Birch Trail. This is a quick way to get from one area within this forest to another without backtracking…
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Matchett Trail is an offroad trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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County Ridge Trail is a fun offroad trail that crosses over from Grand Traverse County into Wexford County. The trail starting from the north drops in elevation along a ridgeline and finishes with sweeping views…
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Pot Hole Central Trail is an off-road trail for those looking for some bumps! Located at the border of Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing…
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NBT Connector Trail is an easy and very bumpy offroad trail. NBT stands for Narrow Birch Trail, which is a fun nearby full-length trail. This connector trail is easy with nothing technical, but it does…
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Bewilder Trail is an easy offroad trail located at the northern border of Wexford County. This trail can be a little confusing since there are a few spur trails off of it, but if you…
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This is a nice gentle trail through a pine forest in Grand Traverse County. It's a bumpy single-track trail that twists and turns its way up and down through the woods. The surface is primarily…
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This trail is a single lane dirt track through the Manistee National Forest. It is a lightly traveled trail so the trees can be tight so pinstripes are possible. There are minor elevation changes that…
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This trail in the Manistee National Forest starts by an old building foundation. It is mainly dirt two-track that has a good variety of surfaces, including loose sand, mud, and puddles, depending on the recent…
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Carpenter Road Loop starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand/dirt and is lightly traveled. It has thick brush. The trail brings you back to Betsie River Road. This trail is…
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This is a grassy two-track trail through the Manistee National Forest. This single-lane track runs through a mature pine forest for great scenery. The trail is on the bumpy side and is quite tight in…
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Mosquito Marsh Trail is an easy offroad trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit in Wexford County. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Be sure to take your time on this…
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Wildlife Project Trail is an offroad trail located in both the Traverse City and Cadillac Forest Management Units. This is a beautiful and fun trail to tackle. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,…
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