Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Hersey, Michigan

This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud section that could require four-wheel drive when wet. There are also a few hill sections that could be slick when wet. The ...
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Wooded one-lane trail that passes by the Mark Knee Memorial Grouse Walking Trail parking lot. On the drive through this area, the trail passes through a very wooded forest that has some shallow mud puddles. There are also open areas to park and camp. The dirt motorized trail has areas to pass or pul...
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This trail offers a beautiful, meandering, drive through the woods. The trail is one lane, with places to pass. There are a couple of mud puddles. The trail is wide enough that the brush won't scratch, but there might be a branch or two that hangs close enough to scrape. The trail enters and exits o...
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This trail is a combination of routes that go up, down, and loop back to themselves. Located on a decent-sized hill with some of the terrain being sand-based, this can be a fun, yet potentially challenging area depending on the dryness. At the beginning of this route, there is an optional bypass to ...
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NFS Road 5102 is a dirt two-track through the Manistee National Forest. The trail is tight most of the way as it winds through the woods with gentle elevation changes along the way. There is a nice area that would make a great dispersed campsite on the trail as well. One area could be a water/mud ho...
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National Forest Service Trail 5104 is an overgrown off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/water holes...
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This trail is National Forest Road 5120 in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It's a single-lane, winding dirt trail with lots of bumps to make it more fun. There are no obstacles to challenge you, but it is a scenic trail in the woods that is not heavily traveled. There are ample place...
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National Forest Service Trail 6396 is a scenic and easy off-road trail with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and gravel. You'll weave through a beautiful section of the Manistee National Forest that is home to a gorgeous spot of tall Michigan red pine trees. Along...
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National Forest Service Trail 6800 is a very unique and fun off-road trail. Located right by the Intimidator Golf Course, this route is very accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt as you twist and turn through the Manistee...
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Trail 5389 is a trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one lane two track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautiful in the fall.
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National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a scenic section of the Manistee Nation...
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NFS Road 5121-6660 is in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. This is a very lightly traveled single-lane dirt trail that curves through the woods with gentle elevation changes. At one point, the trail follows a small ridge to make it even more scenic. This trail includes NFS Road 5121, 5...
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Trail 5461 is a trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two two-track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautiful in the fall.
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The East Evart trail is located off of 110th Avenue and connects the North and south parts of the road. The trail permits full-size vehicles. The trail is comfortably one vehicle wide with places to pass; the south end of the trail is two vehicles wide. The trail has often been used by logging traff...
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This loop is less traveled and there is plenty of mud and foliage to navigate through. There are also off-camber obstacles. These are completable by all off-road vehicles, however, the mud obstacles may be difficult for smaller vehicles.
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Forest Service Road 6190 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located right off South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail weaves through some gorgeous tall Michigan Pine trees and is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt...
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Forest Service Road 5099 is an easy off-road trail. Located right off South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail takes you through some gorgeous tall Michigan Pine trees and is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and wanders thr...
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Trail 5717/Lynn Drive is an in-and-out trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one lane two track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts. In rainy weather you could encounter mud. The trail was amazing and I can see this ride being beautif...
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Trail 9756/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 5714. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two-track road with lots of foliage and some rolling hills. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather, you ...
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Trail 5714/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 9756. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one-lane two-track road with lots of foliage and some rolling hills. The trail had minor ruts. During rainy weather, you ...
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This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud section that could require four-wheel drive when wet. There are also a few hill sections that could be slick when wet. The ...
Learn more about Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Wooded one-lane trail that passes by the Mark Knee Memorial Grouse Walking Trail parking lot. On the drive through this area, the trail passes through a very wooded forest that has some shallow mud puddles. There are also open areas to park and camp. The dirt motorized trail has areas to pass or pul...
Learn more about Mark Knee Memorial Grouse Trail

This trail offers a beautiful, meandering, drive through the woods. The trail is one lane, with places to pass. There are a couple of mud puddles. The trail is wide enough that the brush won't scratch, but there might be a branch or two that hangs close enough to scrape. The trail enters and exits o...
Learn more about Twin Creek Twisty Trail

This trail is a combination of routes that go up, down, and loop back to themselves. Located on a decent-sized hill with some of the terrain being sand-based, this can be a fun, yet potentially challenging area depending on the dryness. At the beginning of this route, there is an optional bypass to ...
Learn more about Ups, Downs, and Arounds

This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud section that could require four-wheel drive when wet. There are also a few hill sections that could be slick when wet. The ...
Learn more about Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Wooded one-lane trail that passes by the Mark Knee Memorial Grouse Walking Trail parking lot. On the drive through this area, the trail passes through a very wooded forest that has some shallow mud puddles. There are also open areas to park and camp. The dirt motorized trail has areas to pass or pul...
Learn more about Mark Knee Memorial Grouse Trail

This trail offers a beautiful, meandering, drive through the woods. The trail is one lane, with places to pass. There are a couple of mud puddles. The trail is wide enough that the brush won't scratch, but there might be a branch or two that hangs close enough to scrape. The trail enters and exits o...
Learn more about Twin Creek Twisty Trail

This trail is a combination of routes that go up, down, and loop back to themselves. Located on a decent-sized hill with some of the terrain being sand-based, this can be a fun, yet potentially challenging area depending on the dryness. At the beginning of this route, there is an optional bypass to ...
Learn more about Ups, Downs, and Arounds