
Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Goodrich, Michigan
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Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Goodrich, Michigan
Discover the best beginner-friendly off-road trails near you. These easier, lower-rated trails are a great place to start — browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure.

The Fish Bowl
This is an easy trail that loops around the wall edge of the open riding area in the far back corner of the park. The open riding area can be very mucky if it's been raining. This would be a good challenge for those who like to play in the mud.
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The Highway
This trail starts in the Northwest Corner area or off of West Side Drive. It is a multi-directional trail that runs through the trees with a couple of hills. If you're a full-size vehicle and like your paint job, this is not the trail for you. Expect some of that good ol' Michigan pinstriping. There...
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Skyline Drive
This is a nice beginner trail that offers a birdseye view of the park. It's also a nice route to consider when trying to make your way to the middle of the park without all of the traffic on the main roads. The trail begins on the backside of the water hole at the front of the park and offers multip...
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Waters Edge Loop
This is a nice, short, scenic trail that takes you around the edge of a water hole or small pond at the park. It is located next to the Holly GLen track at the front of the park. It is not suggested that you go into the water. The few times I've seen vehicles in the water, it has not ended well for ...
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Cat Walk
This sandy trail can be found at the bottom of the Electric Slide and runs to the back portion of the park. It is sandy and there is a small rock in the middle of the trail creating a small washout. It's a great way to see the back side of the park and avoid traffic along the main hall road to the b...
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Work Around
Work Around is a very short trail that runs along the edge of the property and backs up to the area that is still being mined. It can be picked up at the end of Cat Walk and continues to the back of the park. It's more of a transition trail than a trail of substance. It does run along the top of a w...
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South Rim
South Rim is the main hall road that runs from the middle of the park to the back area. Many trails branch off of this road. There are some areas that are rutted and muddy, For the most part, this trail is wide enough for two vehicles and has two-way traffic.
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Catwalk Bypass and Rock Crawl
This sandy trail runs between Catwalk and Sweet Water. Once you get near The Sloppy Joe Bypass, the trail turns uphill and becomes a rock crawl. 12" and bigger rocks closely layered together making for a fun rock crawl. This rock crawl is great for someone new to crawling.
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Katy's Loop
This trail is sandy with little rocks and loops around the far back area of the park. It's easy to drive and in most areas wide enough for two vehicles. There is a section near the Northwest Corner that has standing water. The water can be deep if it's been wet. Be cautious. The trail currently dead...
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Low Branch
Low Branch is a hill climb next to Horsepower Hill. It is not as steep, and it is also very sandy. The sand is thick and has a tendency to be soft. This climb is subject to washing out when it has been very rainy. The hill climb also has a curve to it. Be sure to check to see if it's been washed out...
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West Point Hill Climb
This trail is multi-directional, steep, and with large bumps causing your vehicle to articulate. Either entrance to this trail can be located along the South Rim Trail. The trail is very rutted. There was standing water on the trail and it has been dry. The trail would be very challenging if it was ...
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Robin's Climb
This trail begins in a washout area near the water hole at the front of the park. After the washout, the trail quickly turns uphill for a moderate hill climb. This is a great moderate trail for a beginner rider. Keep in mind that the park gets maintained often and trails may be altered.
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Dusty's Muffin
This is a steep sandy hill climb that can be difficult when the sand is soft. This hill is multi-directional so be sure to check for traffic before continuing up or down the hill. There are other hill climbs nearby that are much steeper than this. Use caution when trying these other hills.
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Sherwood Forest
The Sherwood Forest is a very small scramble area at the top of the hill where Robins Climb and Skyline Drive come together. The trails can be a little tight in some areas but full-size vehicle fit. There were a couple of close calls with trees and the top of my vehicle.
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Holly Glen Short Track
The short course track is for side-by-side and full-size vehicles only. It is directional and is designed with fast driving in mind. The track includes a small hill, a couple of banked turns, a sharp left downhill turn, and a larger hill in the straightaway. The course is grated and subject to chang...
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Entrance Road to Outpost Junction
This sandy hall road runs through the middle of the front of the park and gives the rider access to the majority of the trails in that area. The trail ends in the middle of the park where other hall roads can be picked up to access Mount Magna and other roads and trails in the area.
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Rat's Nest
This is a short sandy trail that can be found at the end of Skyline Ridge and is a connector trail to Rim Cut. There are no elevation changes, but it does drop into the entrance to the Electric Slide. Electric Slide is a one-way trail going down.
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Rim Cut
Rim Cut is a short sandy connector trail that can be found at the end of Skyline Trail. It is next to Top Line and Rat's Nest. It also loops at the top of the Electric Slide entrance. It does have a small area that is beginning to get washed out.
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Top Line
This moderate trail is sandy. It is multi-directional and can be found at the end of Skyline Drive, or at the top of the Electric Slide. This trail also runs next to Rats Nest and Rim Cut. All three trails will dump you out in the same area at the top of Electric Slide.
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Darlene's Ridge
This trail is one-way! It cuts off of the Skyline trail and is used to help alleviate traffic jams up in the area. It is a sandy base with small rocks. The north end of the trail has a small open area to pull off if needed. It connects to the Skyline Trail at the top of Hollywood Hill.
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Beginner ATV trails near Goodrich, Michigan
Explore ATV-friendly trails near you. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

The Fish Bowl
This is an easy trail that loops around the wall edge of the open riding area in the far back corner of the park. The open riding area can be very mucky if it's been raining. This would be a good challenge for those who like to play in the mud.
Learn more about The Fish Bowl

The Highway
This trail starts in the Northwest Corner area or off of West Side Drive. It is a multi-directional trail that runs through the trees with a couple of hills. If you're a full-size vehicle and like your paint job, this is not the trail for you. Expect some of that good ol' Michigan pinstriping. There...
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Skyline Drive
This is a nice beginner trail that offers a birdseye view of the park. It's also a nice route to consider when trying to make your way to the middle of the park without all of the traffic on the main roads. The trail begins on the backside of the water hole at the front of the park and offers multip...
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Waters Edge Loop
This is a nice, short, scenic trail that takes you around the edge of a water hole or small pond at the park. It is located next to the Holly GLen track at the front of the park. It is not suggested that you go into the water. The few times I've seen vehicles in the water, it has not ended well for ...
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Beginner UTV/side-by-side trails near Goodrich, Michigan
Find UTV and side-by-side trails near you. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

The Fish Bowl
This is an easy trail that loops around the wall edge of the open riding area in the far back corner of the park. The open riding area can be very mucky if it's been raining. This would be a good challenge for those who like to play in the mud.
Learn more about The Fish Bowl

The Highway
This trail starts in the Northwest Corner area or off of West Side Drive. It is a multi-directional trail that runs through the trees with a couple of hills. If you're a full-size vehicle and like your paint job, this is not the trail for you. Expect some of that good ol' Michigan pinstriping. There...
Learn more about The Highway

Skyline Drive
This is a nice beginner trail that offers a birdseye view of the park. It's also a nice route to consider when trying to make your way to the middle of the park without all of the traffic on the main roads. The trail begins on the backside of the water hole at the front of the park and offers multip...
Learn more about Skyline Drive

Waters Edge Loop
This is a nice, short, scenic trail that takes you around the edge of a water hole or small pond at the park. It is located next to the Holly GLen track at the front of the park. It is not suggested that you go into the water. The few times I've seen vehicles in the water, it has not ended well for ...
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