Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Forest Hills, Michigan

Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There are many pull-offs to park and enjoy the public land. Halfway through this trail, you w...
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This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into the trail it turns from a gravel road into a two-track. Along the route, there are pull offs for the public land. ...
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Scenic, sandy, and washouts describe this route perfectly. After rain, there is also quite a bit of mud. I would not recommend this in a two-wheel-drive vehicle. The sandy hill section is pretty easy to get stuck in a 2-wheel drive. There are also sections where you can bottom out lower vehicles. Th...
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West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
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Peets Road is a short connector trail that joins the western side of the Yankee Springs Loop. The trail surface is a mix of sand, dirt, mud, and scattered rock, with the overall character changing heavily based on recent weather. After rain, the hills can get washouts due to the large sand content o...
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Hart Trail is a short connector route that links the western side of the Yankee Springs Loop to the interior trail network within the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and the Barry State Game Area. While not a destination trail on its own, it’s a useful cut‑through that lets you access several o...
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Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail combines sand and dirt and weaves throughout the Manistee National Forest. Along this...
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Rogue River Game Trail #2 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the washboard trail combines sand, dirt, and mud and weaves throughout the Manistee National Fo...
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Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let other vehicles by as this is a one-lane trail. The north end of the trail is accessible by Youngman Cutover of West ...
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Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the forest. The trail terrain is dirt and it's an easy drive that offers access to some more rid...
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West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open up to more of a clear cut as the road continues. Eventually, you will run into a spot where you can turn around....
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North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't great so offline maps would be a good idea. This trail is tight with some fun winding turns and gre...
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This rural gravel road cuts straight across active farmland in central Allegan County. While not a technical trail, it’s a useful connector between nearby two‑tracks and seasonal roads, especially if you’re linking routes across the Allegan State Game Area. The road is gravel with dirt shoulders, a...
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36th Street is a sandy trail through Allegan State Game Area. This trail travels north and south through a 7,405-acre piece of state land. Along the route, you will come across various sandy washes that can be fairly deep. There are also multiple turn-offs that could be used for parking to access th...
Learn more about Allegan Sand Road-36th Street

The 32nd St two‑track is a short but enjoyable connector running between 127th Ave and 125th Ave in Allegan County. Despite its length, the trail packs in a mix of sand, dirt, rocks, and mud, with conditions varying widely depending on recent weather. After rain, expect soft mud and slick spots; dur...
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Forest Service Road 9207 is an out-and-back off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. As you head north on the trail you'll cross over NF...
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Forest Service Road 9206 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout Manistee National Forest. Alon...
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Forest Service Road 9208 (Bear Drive) is a great off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is mostly easy with nothing very technical. There are 4 sandy/muddy hilly mounds to go over along the route. A stock-height, long-w...
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Forest Service Road 9206 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout Manistee National Forest. Alon...
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This trail starts at the end of Bossett Road on the border of Muskegon and Newaygo Counties in the Muskegon State Game Area. It is a mostly dirt two-track that provides access to hiking trails along Mosquito Creek. The trail could have many puddles and mud depending on the recent weather. It's a cas...
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Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There are many pull-offs to park and enjoy the public land. Halfway through this trail, you w...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast

This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into the trail it turns from a gravel road into a two-track. Along the route, there are pull offs for the public land. ...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road

Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail combines sand and dirt and weaves throughout the Manistee National Forest. Along this...
Learn more about Rogue River Game Trail #1

Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There are many pull-offs to park and enjoy the public land. Halfway through this trail, you w...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast

This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into the trail it turns from a gravel road into a two-track. Along the route, there are pull offs for the public land. ...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road

Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail combines sand and dirt and weaves throughout the Manistee National Forest. Along this...
Learn more about Rogue River Game Trail #1