Beginner Off-Road Trails Near East Jordan, Michigan

This trail is a dirt base that is one vehicle wide with places to pass. On one side, you will have beautiful dense forest, and on the other, you'll see the Jordan River wind through…
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Cascade Road has beautiful terrain changes with small cliffs off the road that lead down to Cascade Creek. Easily traversed by all rig types with a solid and rocky dirt base. One vehicle wide in…
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This trail winds along the Jordan River and is one vehicle wide, with places to pass along this route. There are two large well well-kept bridges that cross over the Jordan River. This route has…
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Harvey Road is a dirt and rock-based trail that travels north and south. It's an out-and-back trail as shown on the map. There are other trails that people have taken further, but the map does…
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Very easy and scenic drive that provides quality views along the entire route. Most of this trail is one vehicle wide with places to pass. Most rigs will have no issue driving this route. Rainfall…
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This is a quick and easy two-lane dirt and gravel road that can be traveled by any rig. This trail leads to great views and some amazing hiking trails. At the end of this route,…
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This seasonal road and trail is located on the outskirts of Petoskey, Michigan. It is made up mostly of dirt and sand and can become muddy after rain. The route is wide enough for oncoming…
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Leetsville ORV Trail is a beginner-friendly ride. As a 50-inch trail, it stays consistently wide throughout, making it accessible and easy to navigate. There aren't many elevation changes, and the terrain remains fairly consistent along…
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This trail is mostly sandy with rolling hills and mature forests. Some areas are pretty rutted and muddy, but only because there has been logging at both the north and south ends of the trail.…
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A nice easy ride through some pretty dense forest. There are a few offshoot trails that form a loop back to Harmon Road and a couple of others that lead to Walton Road. After a…
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This trail has a beautiful hidden lake and state campground on Weber Lake at one end of this trail. Plus a wildlife observation area adjacent to the lake. There are lots of deer and turkey…
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The Kalkaska Interconnector connects the Kalkaska North Trail. This trail is designed for 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The surface is primarily hard-packed sand, with some roots, a few whoops, and features plenty of…
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The east side of this trail begins as a two-lane gravel road in a residential area. It then turns into a single-track seasonal road that is not maintained. This trail is an easy drive with…
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This trail has a dirt base with slight elevation changes. Some areas are narrow and muddy. There is an unpassable series of mud holes that has a bypass to the left of the trail. Take…
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Rapid River Camp Trail is an exciting and fun bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just north of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting…
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Old 72 Trail is a neat bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just northwest of Kalkaska near highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Old…
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Oil Pump Trail is a unique and scenic short out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just north of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from Rice Rd NW, you'll…
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This is a forest road that connects the Mason Pit trail to the Charlevoix/Booth Lake trail. The trail is wide enough for passing oncoming traffic but I wouldn't call it a two-lane road. There are…
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Townline Trail is a really fun and exciting bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located directly off Highway M-72 between Kalkaska and Williamsburg, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern…
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Richardson Road Northwest is a tighter two-track that traverses rolling hills littered with beautiful views of the surrounding forest. There are a couple of mud holes and some sandy washes, but most vehicles equipped with…
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This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end…
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Kalkaska North Mountain Bike Trail is a fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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This route was supposed to be a through route, but due to the ice storm over the winter, the damage has not been cleared yet. The trail is basically all easy sand. The only time…
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This trail starts as 765 and then turns into 760 south of North County Line Road. There is a sand bowl on the trail immediately after North County Line Road. Then it turns into Marl…
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Kalkaska South Mountain Bike Trail is a fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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Dockery Road East begins off State Highway 72 and is a well-maintained two-lane gravel road that provides access to many great trails. This is a great road to use to begin your adventure for the…
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Smith Lake Trail is an exciting and fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on…
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Berry Creek is an ORV trail that's legal for all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of dirt and is surrounded by dense forest.…
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South River Road Trail is an awesome bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southwestern end of…
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