Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Franks Field, Wisconsin
GG to Highbridge
This is a gravel forest road starting on State Highway GG, right outside of Mellen, and ending on County Highway C in Highbridge. These forest roads have some nice scenic views as you make your… Learn more about GG to Highbridge
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
17
Trail 17 from Hurley to Mercer is an easy, railroad-grade trail that's well maintained. The trail follows most of the snowmobile trail 17, with some exceptions where it follows dirt or paved road for short… Learn more about 17
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Temperance River Backroad Scenic Drive
This forest road is a pretty drive through many birch trees and other really colorful trees in the fall. Overall the road is quite wide but is one car wide as the elevation gain increases.… Learn more about Temperance River Backroad Scenic Drive
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pine Mountain Forest Road
A maintained gravel road with many spurs off of it. While the spurs can be narrow and heavily wooded, the main road is standard gravel with regular potholes and bumps, and wide enough to accommodate… Learn more about Pine Mountain Forest Road
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
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
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
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
Parrish Mini Loop
Small trail loop near the Parrish Trail Head. Easy going, with a nice stop at the shelter located lakeside that has a water pump and bathroom. On a slow ride, this should only take 15… Learn more about Parrish Mini Loop
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Half Nelson - West
Easy driving through rolling hills and forest. Most of the trail will fit two lanes of traffic, but there are many tight corners to watch for. This is mostly a gravel trail, so it will… Learn more about Half Nelson - West
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through
Nice dirt trail spur going from West Elcho Road to Lily Mill Fire Lane. Most of the trail is easy one-lane traffic with some turnouts and wider spots to accommodate meeting other traffic. Plenty of… Learn more about West Elcho/Lily Mill Pass Through
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
East Nickel
The east half of Five Cent Road. This trail passes through open forest and private land so be respectful when passing through. This is not one that travels fast, but will make plenty of dust… Learn more about East Nickel
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Nelson Fire Shortcut
This is a mostly single-lane gravel trail. Will be dry most of the time, but even after a rain, there won't be much if any mud to find. Some areas of the trail have a… Learn more about Nelson Fire Shortcut