Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Located in the Killsnake State Wildlife Area, Lemke Road is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The trail is generally easy to navigate; however, it is prone to flooding during the spring months or after several days of heavy rain. Depending on current condition...
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The road is a narrow gravel road through the White River Wildlife Area. The road is gravel/dirt and flat with several parking areas for hiking, hunting, and photography. Sections of the road are only 1 vehicle wide and you can not pass another vehicle. Central Wisconsin is not known for its offroad ...
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This is mostly 2 track dirt/gravel road. The road is flat with no large obstacles. As the name implies it is a dead end out and back. Being a single lane out and back, encountering another person will make passing an adventure so drive slowly and watch for others. There are large parking areas at th...
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This is a short route through the rolling hills, forests, and fields of central Wisconsin. This route will take you on gravel roads through a scenic rural area of central Wisconsin. The route is generally well-maintained and accessible to all road vehicles during the 3 non-winter seasons. The east e...
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This is a two lane dirt road that does have a couple of areas where it narrows down to one lane. There is one area that is a little low and could be muddy in the wet season. There are a couple of rustic camping spots along this trail. The area is National Forest so keep that in mind when planning to...
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The trail is sandy and fairly short. The trail is lined with tall trees and fern ground cover. It's just wide enough for one vehicle. Located in the Manistee National Forest not too far from Lake Michigan. There are a couple of camp spots. Check with the forest for camping restrictions.
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FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
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FS 5690 is a great, easy two-track route through the Manistee National Forest. The trail has a dirt base, is typically one vehicle wide, and includes occasional spots for passing. The main access point is off Morton Road on the south end. While the trail is generally not difficult, there are a few l...
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FS 5729 is a scenic two-track through the Manistee National Forest, primarily accessed from West Nurnberg Road or FS 8038/8039. The trail has a dirt base and is generally easy to navigate, with a few small holes that may lightly articulate your suspension but pose no issue for most vehicles. Along t...
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West Nurnberg Road offers a scenic drive through the Manistee National Forest on a well-maintained two-lane gravel road with plenty of room for passing. The views along the entire route are outstanding, and there are several opportunities to branch off onto two-track trails like Trail 5346, FS 5729,...
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Forest Service Road 9292 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located less than 3 miles from US-131 Highway in Rothbury, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. There is a sandy section near the start of the trail to play around in, but the trail is very easy with nothing very technical....
Learn more about Rothbury Forest Loop - FS 9292

This access trail is found in the southwest Manistee National Forest area with natural terrain and beautiful forest views. It is a mix of deep forest trails and some open sandy trails. It's a great area for photography and new offroaders to experience mild ruts with occasional deep sand. Skeels and ...
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Fast and twisty sections with large banked corners. Best trail I've ridden in Oconto county. Used the railroad grade south from Lakewood down to mountain and chute pond area. Hidden gem! Rode this on a holiday weekend on Friday afternoon and saw one other machine between the sections 409-425. Long n...
Learn more about #409-425 Pipeline Road to HWY 64 East

This trail is part of the Oconto County ATV trail system and runs roughly north to south along Pete de Foure Road. On the north end, it ends on Old Highway 64, which you can use to access other trails in the area. The trail is mostly a mix of dirt and sand, with a few blind corners, but it has frequ...
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FS 5011 is a primarily sandy and rocky trail that traverses the Manistee National Forest. This trail has many mud holes that can range up to 20 inches deep depending on recent rainfall. There are a few mud holes with bypasses around them. These bypasses are still very muddy and can be slick. Additio...
Learn more about Mud Slide - FS 5011

This is a fun little gateway to LP191 off West Garfield. It's a seasonally accessible road that can get muddy at times, but for the majority of the year, it does stay dry due to the elevation of the road and the crop fields surrounding it. Some parts have lightly wooded areas that can have overgrowt...
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This trail is part of the Oconto County ATV trail system and runs east off of Nauke Road, just south of Highway 64. The trail is sandy and features washboard sections that are periodically smoothed by the dusty trails ATV club. There are ample areas to pass oncoming traffic on this trail.
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FS 2107L begins at its intersection with Twin Pine Road FS 2107, and navigates to its end point at a closed portion of 55552. Even though this trail does not lead anywhere and requires some backtracking, it is a very diverse trail offering a variety of terrains. The trail begins in wide-open, fast-r...
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Bonita Road (FS 2112) begins at its intersection with Weso Creek Road and the paved portion of Forest Service Road 2112, and navigates northwest to its intersection with County Highway W. This is a moderately maintained gravel trail that is wide enough for two vehicles for most of its length. This t...
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This is a relatively flat two track with a couple small water holes and washouts. The surface is a combination of gravel and dirt/mud. During the Winter this trail overlaps with the snowmobile trail so it would be in your best interest to avoid it altogether during snowmobile season.
Learn more about FR 3009

Located in the Killsnake State Wildlife Area, Lemke Road is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The trail is generally easy to navigate; however, it is prone to flooding during the spring months or after several days of heavy rain. Depending on current condition...
Learn more about Lemke Road

This is a two lane dirt road that does have a couple of areas where it narrows down to one lane. There is one area that is a little low and could be muddy in the wet season. There are a couple of rustic camping spots along this trail. The area is National Forest so keep that in mind when planning to...
Learn more about Trail 5356

The trail is sandy and fairly short. The trail is lined with tall trees and fern ground cover. It's just wide enough for one vehicle. Located in the Manistee National Forest not too far from Lake Michigan. There are a couple of camp spots. Check with the forest for camping restrictions.
Learn more about 5757

FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
Learn more about FS 5746

Located in the Killsnake State Wildlife Area, Lemke Road is a popular destination for hunting, fishing, and birdwatching enthusiasts. The trail is generally easy to navigate; however, it is prone to flooding during the spring months or after several days of heavy rain. Depending on current condition...
Learn more about Lemke Road

This is a two lane dirt road that does have a couple of areas where it narrows down to one lane. There is one area that is a little low and could be muddy in the wet season. There are a couple of rustic camping spots along this trail. The area is National Forest so keep that in mind when planning to...
Learn more about Trail 5356

The trail is sandy and fairly short. The trail is lined with tall trees and fern ground cover. It's just wide enough for one vehicle. Located in the Manistee National Forest not too far from Lake Michigan. There are a couple of camp spots. Check with the forest for camping restrictions.
Learn more about 5757

FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
Learn more about FS 5746