Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Free Soil, Michigan

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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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This is a well maintained gravel road that sweeps through the Manistee National Forest. The route leads to the last standing fire tower in the lower peninsula of Michigan. As you ascend the 315 ft…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lake Trail is an out-and-back route that gets its name from the lake that the trail ends at. This route is mostly sandy with some small mud holes. This trail is notable for the great…
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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…
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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…
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NFS 6459 is a seasonal bidirectional trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from US 10 Highway on the north end, you'll begin on a sand and dirt combination trail that is plentiful with…
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This is a great trail that leads to the densely wooded forests of northern Michigan. If you're worried about pinstripes, steer clear of this route. The northwest side of the trail is very tight, with…
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On the east end of this route, the trail begins as a pleasant and easy one-lane dirt road, offering open and scenic views of the forest. As you venture deeper, the surrounding terrain gradually engulfs…
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NFS 6462 is a seasonal bidirectional connector trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail connects NFS 6459 & NFS 6680. Starting from NFS 6680 heading west, you'll begin in one of the most…
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This trail is an easy drive through the Manistee National Forest. There are some dispersed camping sites along the trail. It is possible to access the trail from both sides. From the west side of…
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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…
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National Forest Service 6680 is a seasonal bidirectional connector trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from US 10 highway, you'll begin on a sand, dirt, grass combination trail that is plentiful with aspiring…
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