Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Gaastra, Michigan

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
Learn more about Swan Rd

This trail is a converted rail bed that runs east/west on the very north edge of the state. It is a nice dirt and gravel road with easy grades that connects Florence, Spread Eagle and Iron Mountain.
Learn more about Stateline Route

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

This route is a graded forest service road that runs East-West connecting State Highway 55 to State Highway 139. It is 6 miles of gravel that ends at pavement near Long Lake. This route is two lanes wide and well-maintained. This is a main connector to several smaller forest roads.
Learn more about Long Lake Road - FS 2168

This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
Learn more about Florence County F6 North Horseshoe

This is a short loop around Keyes Lake that can be used to go to several bars and restaurants in the area. Mainly road routes with several sand and gravel sections connecting them. Bars on this route, as of July 2020, include Annie's Trading Post, Leff's, Northern Lites, as well as the Keyes Lake Ca...
Learn more about Keyes Lake Loop

These trails are well maintained by the local clubs and get groomed weekly. Most of the trails are twisty sections with plenty of width for travel in both directions. There are many blind corners, so stay to the appropriate side of the trail. Most surfaces are either sand or gravel. A few short sect...
Learn more about Lake Emily to Spread Eagle

This seven-mile stretch of trail runs along part of the Florence County F2 Trail. Starting at Intersection 18 and ending at Intersection 17. If traveling from Intersection 17 North, this trail will begin as hard-packed clay/ gravel, much like what many other trails in the area offer. Certain spots o...
Learn more about Florence County F2 Lake Emily

This trail runs from Divide Road to the Seven Hour Plane Crash Trail. This trail is an excellent mix of winding corners and large/medium hills. The landscape is made up of old-growth pine forests, as well as swamp/lowlands. Traveling from Divide Road, there will be a large levee/railroad grade that ...
Learn more about Jones Dam FR 2177

This is Florence County Trail 6/ 6A Junction 2 to 19. This trail runs through the Northwestern portion of the Barrens natural area. Like all the trails through the natural area, it offers spectacular views as it navigates through the rolling and winding hills. The trail surface is primarily sand or ...
Learn more about Florence County F6 Mark Peters Memorial Trail

This gravel road runs north to south, providing quick and convenient access to the La Salle Falls trail/ La Salle Falls road if traveling from the south. This trail has excellent sight lines since there is a lack of sharp corners. This trail still offers a good bit of scenery to look at while drivin...
Learn more about White Birch/ Firelane Road

This trail is two miles out and two miles back with mixed gravel, dirt, and mud. The road was recently graded up to the 1.5-mile marker, after which it narrowed down to a very tight two- track. There are a couple of very gradual hills on this route but is overall a flat trail.
Learn more about FR 2408B

This trail is a great mix of tighter winding corners opening up into longer sweeping corners. A good amount of elevation changes are mixed in as well. This trail will exit onto Highway 55 when running it west to east. If running it east to west, Highway 55 serves as a good starting point for road-go...
Learn more about Pine River FR 2182

This trail is comprised of a rocky, sandy surface. It winds through the woods, and occasionally jumps onto a forest road. The north end of the trail brings you towards the town of Florence and the southern end comes into the town of Dunbar.
Learn more about F15 Trail

La Salle Trail runs generally north to south, and is comprised of a combination of gravel trails and forest roads. The trail begins in the south at a midway point between Goodman and Dunbar. On the north, the trail ends shortly after is passes Le Salle falls and joins back up with the F15 trail. The...
Learn more about La Salle Trail

This is the northernmost portion of the F15 Trail. It runs from intersection 10 to 10A. This trail was mapped on 11/24. The trail surface is primarily hard-packed red clay and gravel. If traveling from south to north, this trail will begin by running through several pine forests before entering a se...
Learn more about Florence County F15 North

Lukes Road is a non-DNR road that is maintained privately. The road has a surface composed of gravel, dirt, and native material, and it is in fair condition. The ownership of this road is unspecified, and it remains open under current closure criteria. This road provides access to the East Branch of...
Learn more about Lukes Road

This trail is the eastern portion of Forest Road 2183. This trail is wide with mostly long flowing corners. Elevation changes are subtle, noticeable, and enjoyable with a few larger elevation changes mixed in as well. This trail remains wide with exceptional sight lines throughout. The trail surface...
Learn more about FR 2183 Eastern Section

This trail runs from Florence County F15 north to Stateline Route 2. The trail was mapped on 11/24. If you ride north to south, this trail will navigate alongside County Rd N. The trail winds through some of the scenic and rolling landscape along the highway. It provides excellent views of the area ...
Learn more about Florence County F16/6 Barrens Natural Area Trail

This is a twisting trail through the stunning Barrens Nature Area. This trail's surface is a lot like most other trails in this area and is made up of rocks and sand. There are several great picture opportunities along this loop and access to Sand Lake and Pine River Overlook.
Learn more about Barrens Loop

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
Learn more about Swan Rd

This trail is a converted rail bed that runs east/west on the very north edge of the state. It is a nice dirt and gravel road with easy grades that connects Florence, Spread Eagle and Iron Mountain.
Learn more about Stateline Route

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
Learn more about Florence County F6 North Horseshoe

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The water holes have solid bottoms but can be a foot deep following a rain or Spring runoff.
Learn more about Swan Rd

This trail is a converted rail bed that runs east/west on the very north edge of the state. It is a nice dirt and gravel road with easy grades that connects Florence, Spread Eagle and Iron Mountain.
Learn more about Stateline Route

This trail, like many others in the area, is a good mix of elevation changes as well as medium to long sweeping corners. Sight lines in these corners are also exceptional due to the extra runoff on each side of the trail. This trail is a great detour for ATV and SxS traffic traveling on the Nicolet ...
Learn more about McArthur Pine FR 2167

This trail is a part of the Florence County F6 Trail. It is a newer trail not currently on the official ATV/SXS trail map as of 11/24. It is a small horseshoe that runs from intersection 18 to 19. This trail is very scenic, offering a lookout spot located 1/4Mi south of the intersection 18 trailhead...
Learn more about Florence County F6 North Horseshoe