Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fountain, Michigan

This trail is a point-to-point dirt route with sections of gravel that connects Free Soil, Michigan to the Emerson Lake area via Lanager Run in Branch, Michigan. It includes numerous side routes leading east toward…
Learn more about Lanager Run Connector

This is a trail from here to there with offshoots that can lead everywhere. It's a midwest Michigan seasonal road/forest road, which means it's basically a non-maintained dirt county road/trail. It's mostly flat sand and…
Learn more about Lanager Run

South County Line Road runs from the intersection of Rybicki Road and East County Line Road to the intersections of FS M10, and North Campbell Road. South County Line Road, as the name implies, runs…
Learn more about South County Line Road

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…
Learn more about West Nurnberg Road

Little "O" is a 50-inch ORV trail that lends itself more towards a Motorcycle single track. The Trail is generally a easy well burmed flowing trail that has few obstacles and limited whoops. The catch…
Learn more about Little "O" Motorsport Trail

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…
Learn more about FS 5729

Forest Service Road 6506/6507 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, this route is easily accessible. The trail winds through a beautiful part of the…
Learn more about NFS 6506/6507

Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716) is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, making this route easily accessible. The trail is an out-and-back route that twists through the Manistee…
Learn more about Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)

NFS 6695 is a unique and scenic 1-mile trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just off Centerline Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail is mostly just dirt with some ruts here and…
Learn more about NFS 6695

Aspen Trail (NFS 6295) is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10. This route has nothing technical and weaves through a gorgeous section of tall Michigan Red Pine Forest…
Learn more about Aspen Trail (NFS 6295)

Forest Service Road 8259 is located in the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Old Stonarch Road to East County Line Road. The trail is located on the Western Edge of…
Learn more about Forest Service Road 8259

Forest Service Road 6505 is an easy trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, making this route easily accessible. The trail winds through a scenic part of the Manistee National Forest and…
Learn more about NFS 6505

This is all the trails and seasonal roads around Ward Hills. The main road into Ward Hills is accessed off of US10 in a large piece of Manistee National Forest. There are many different trails…
Learn more about Ward Hills Loop

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…
Learn more about FS 5746

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…
Learn more about FS 5690

Forest Service Road 6290 is a unique trail that offers wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees. The trail encounters a few mud and water holes that can get deep and rutted…
Learn more about NFS 6290

Forest Service Road 6296 is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10. This route has nothing technical and weaves through a scenic section of the Manistee National Forest. Along…
Learn more about NFS 6296

Forest Service Road 6293/6294 is an easy off-road trail located only a few miles south of U.S. 10. The trail takes you up and down through some gorgeous tall Michigan pine trees, and is very…
Learn more about NFS 6293/6294

FS 5782 is a unique and scenic, almost 1-mile bidirectional trail. Located between West 3 Mile Road and Ward Hills Loop, this trail is easily accessible and breathtaking. Starting from the southern end, you'll start…
Learn more about FS 5782

Horseback riding, hiking, and hunting are all options here.Forest Service Road 6325 is part of 2 unique trails in the area that offer wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees along a…
Learn more about NFS 6325

This trail offers a variety of terrain changes, from open clearings to thick, dense forests. You'll encounter small sandy hill climbs and sandy banked corners, along with mud and water holes that can fill up…
Learn more about FS 6588

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…
Learn more about 5757

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…
Learn more about Trail 5356

This trail is a short loop that is accessed from Udell Hills Road on both sides. The trail has lots of different types of terrain from sand, mud, and dirt. On the NE side of…
Learn more about FS 5219

NFS 6583 is an easy 1-mile bidirectional trail. Located either off NFS 5782 from the west or FS 6691 from the east, you'll find the beginning of the trail, making it easily accessible. We started…
Learn more about NFS 6583

This trail runs north to south, with the south end branching off from Ward Hills Loop and the north end accessible from West 3 Mile Road. It's an exciting drive that offers excellent views of…
Learn more about FS 6691

Good Road is a trail running East and West through Manistee National Forest. The East side of the trail is a faster pace section that is sandy with incredible views of the surrounding forest. The…
Learn more about Good Road - FS 8160

NFS 6419 is a really fun and exciting 2.2-mile bidirectional trail. Located either off US 119 or Centerline Rd, depending on whether you start on the south end or the north end, this trail is…
Learn more about NFS 6419

FS 6570 is an easy 1.5-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just off West 3 Mile Road from the south, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end, you'll start…
Learn more about FS 6570

Steinberg Road (FS 5502) is located in Manistee County, Michigan, within the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Udell Fire Tower (FS 5207) and goes to its intersection with Pomeroy Road.…
Learn more about Steinberg Road - FS 5502