Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Jennings, Michigan

This short trail goes through the beautiful Cadillac Forest Management area. It offers multiple access points to the Cadillac Pathway footpath as well as camping. It is not a through road and has a turnaround at the end at a private property line. It is a beautiful scenic trail that could offer some...
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This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
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On the border of Wexford and Missaukee Counties lies a seasonal road that turns into a forest management road. It passes through the Cadillac Pathway hiking trail area, allowing access to the hiking trail, camping, and nature spotting opportunities. It can be accessed either by the north or south en...
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This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
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Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
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E 26-1/4 Trail is a wildly scenic 1.8-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 28 3/4 Road and 26 1/4 it is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt combination. This route will surely keep you on your toes between the sandy ber...
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S 29 Trail is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between South 29 Road and 28 3/4 Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a mostly dirt and sand combination with a little bit of gravel mixed throughout. This ro...
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The west side of this road starts at Hinkley Road and is a sandy two-track. The sand is hard-packed. The terrain does change to dirt and mud in some areas. There are a couple of rutted spots as well. The forest road becomes East Walker Road and travels through a marsh area. The east entrance to the...
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FS 9987 is a laid-back, bidirectional 1.7-mile off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between East 20 1/2 Road and East No. 22 Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail consists of a mostly gravel surface with a few areas of a dirt and sand combination. This route tracks...
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FS 5338 permits full-size vehicles; however, the trail is beginning to get overgrown and is lightly traveled, except for some pinstriping and some branches near windshield height. Trail consist of a gravel/sand base similar to most other USFS trails in the area. Cellular service is very spotty on th...
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FS 5361 splits off the east side of FS 5338. It starts as a good-condition Forest Service road and gradually gets more overgrown, along with off-camber sections and downed trees/limbs in the trail. Cellular service is unavailable or very weak for most of the trail. Always check USFS postings for up-...
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FS 5338 S is another laid-back and scenic 1.4-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between FS 5348 South and FS 5338 North, this trail is easily accessible within this area's network of trails. You can either begin this trail directly off FS 5348 South or go down FS ...
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FS 5348 South is a beautiful bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just north of Lake Mitchell in Cadillac, this trail is easily accessible. Starting out, the trail surface consists mostly of a dirt, sand, and gravel combination. This trail quickly twists and turns through...
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FS 5348 North is a gorgeous bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just north of Lake Mitchell in Cadillac, this trail is easily accessible. Starting out, the trail surface consists mostly of a dirt, sand, and gravel combination. This trail quickly twists and turns through ...
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FS 7451 is a quick but unique bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between FS 9987 and FS 5348 North, this trail is easily accessible. Starting out, the trail surface consists mostly of a dirt and leaf combination. This trail quickly transitions into a thick section of tr...
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This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
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This is a mostly meandering dirt trail until you reach the upper lip; then the trail narrows and climbs. This trail is a loop that can be navigated either way. The elevation changes dramatically near the northern part of the trail, when the trail becomes a narrow two-track with a steep drop-off. For...
Learn more about North Missaukee Route & MCCCT Trail/Africa Loop

North Missaukee Trail - MCCCT Sections 14478 & 14167 is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). This 7-mile section consists of a groomed 50" ORV trail. Like most lower Michigan trails this is made almost entirely of sand. Dust can be a problem in dry conditions. This t...
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FS 9985 is a quick bidirectional off road trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between East No. 22 Road and East 22 Road, this trail is easily accessible. This is a seasonal road that is not snowplowed by the Wexford County Road Commission. The trail surface consists of a mostly gravel...
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This is a really nice trail that has some elevation changes, and it meanders nicely back and forth through the trees. There is an area with a pond that comes right up to the trail, which has potential for flooding or possible washout if this area sees a lot of rainfall. The terrain is sand, dirt, an...
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This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
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This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail

Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
Learn more about Missaukee Junction

E 26-1/4 Trail is a wildly scenic 1.8-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 28 3/4 Road and 26 1/4 it is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt combination. This route will surely keep you on your toes between the sandy ber...
Learn more about E 26-1/4 Trail

This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
Learn more about 3895

This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail

E 26-1/4 Trail is a wildly scenic 1.8-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 28 3/4 Road and 26 1/4 it is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt combination. This route will surely keep you on your toes between the sandy ber...
Learn more about E 26-1/4 Trail

S 29 Trail is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between South 29 Road and 28 3/4 Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a mostly dirt and sand combination with a little bit of gravel mixed throughout. This ro...
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