Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Eagle Harbor, Michigan
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Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail
You can expect rutted roads, lots of forest roads, some washboard sections and a potential water crossing. This trail can be run from Crandon, WI or leave from Copper harbor, MI. Keep in mind the… Learn more about Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail
Total Miles
233.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Garden Rd
The trail is a seasonal road that is not snowplowed by the road commission but is graded during the warm months. Spring conditions may have patches of snow and mud until the thaw ends. The… Learn more about Garden Rd
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)
This is one of Michigan's ORV Routes that is open to all licensed vehicles and ORVs. It runs from Houghton to Greenland at roughly 40 miles in length, utilizing the old Copper Range Railroad grade.… Learn more about Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)
Total Miles
39.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mount Arvon Overlook
Mount Arvon is the highest natural point in Michigan. Mount Arvon is located in L'Anse Township. When you arrive make sure you take time for the view, especially with the fall colors. While exploring you… Learn more about Mount Arvon Overlook
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper
Backroad route from Big Eric's Bridge State Forest Campground to Van Riper State Park. This route passes through the Huron Mountains and touches the McCormick Wilderness area of Ottawa National Forest. The route is mostly… Learn more about Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper
Total Miles
36
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mill Mine Trail
This trail runs along an old railroad grade off the Bill Nicholls trail back to the Bill Nicholls trail. It is an alternative to running through the towns of Painesdale, Trimountain, and South Range. The… Learn more about Mill Mine Trail
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop
Off-Highway 41 we jumped on Huron Mountain Drive-Eric's to Van Riper Trail which was already mapped. Then we took the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop for some amazing views and the colors could not have been… Learn more about Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Globe Mine Trail
Short and easy is how this trail is described. It does get narrow and has a few water holes to navigate but they have a hard bottom. This makes for an easy escape or entrance… Learn more about Globe Mine Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Freda Crosscut
A gentle winding trail through the Michigan Woods. This trail used to be very narrow, unmaintained, rutted, and muddy. Recently the logging companies have been using it and made significant improvements by grading, widening, and… Learn more about Freda Crosscut
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lake Eva Loop
The loop will take you around Lake Eva in Houghton County. Looping from M-26 to Misery Bay Road on a network of old logging roads and improved county roads the loop takes you through the… Learn more about Lake Eva Loop
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Old Bridge Overlook
Start the day at the CR 510 Old Bridge Overlook to check out the fall colors. Jump back on CR 510 to the trails and take UP 14/CR 510 then took CR GGA to CR… Learn more about Old Bridge Overlook
Total Miles
22.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Caledonia Road
This is an overall mellow trail with a fair amount of elevation change for the area. Mostly a gravel base there is some mud, a stream crossing, and one long steep climb/descent depending on which… Learn more about Caledonia Road
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Stateline Route
This trail is a converted rail bed that runs east/west on the very north edge of the state. It is a nice dirt and gravel road with easy grades that connects Florence, Spread Eagle and… Learn more about Stateline Route
Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Ridge Road Loop
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… Learn more about Ridge Road Loop
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Au Train Falls Loop
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… Learn more about Au Train Falls Loop
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
CR 578 UP7 Cutover
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… Learn more about CR 578 UP7 Cutover
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419
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… Learn more about Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Munising Loop
Took a great boat trip with the shipwreck boat tours and right across the street, we jumped on the trail/Munising Loop. The trail was a nice trail to finish our day. Nothing hard about the… Learn more about Munising Loop
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Alger Falls U.P. 419
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… Learn more about Alger Falls U.P. 419
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
U.P. 419/Juniper Trail - Part 1
This Route is part 1 and starts out on U.P. 419 to Juniper then Coalwood ORV Rail Trail. The trail is mostly good road dirt/sand. You can Stop in Shingleton Michigan for gas and food.… Learn more about U.P. 419/Juniper Trail - Part 1
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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