Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Kaleva, Michigan

FS 8075 travels north and south through some beautiful country of Manistee National Forest Land. Throughout this trail, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery of thick, dense trees as well as open clearings where you can see wildlife. The trail is relatively easy. Passable by anything with 4WD/...
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FS 8080 is an out-and-back trail that winds through Manistee National Forest. It starts off Marilla Road. The beginning of the trail is open with beautiful landscapes, and as you continue on, it becomes more and more dense with trees. At the end of the trail, you will encounter a turnaround that wil...
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The beautiful route provides a great campsite at the end of the trail. This trail is accessed off FS 8080 and is only an out-and-back route. The trail terrain is dirt and is one vehicle wide with a couple of places to pass. At the end of the two track it opens up into a great clearing that will acco...
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FS 8783 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the north or FS 8580 from the south, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This trail is a pretty open trail that follows the po...
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FS 8580 is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the west side, this trail is easily accessible. If you choose to come from the east side, you will first need to go down FS 8783. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel...
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FS 8810 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, sand, and gravel combination. This route weaves through a gorgeous section of pine trees within the forest. There a...
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FS 8789 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, high abov...
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FS 8755 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, h...
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Red Bridge Tower Road is a beautiful drive through the Manistee National Forest. This trail offers great views of the surrounding forest and highlights the area's unique terrain changes. This trail begins off of North Coates Highway and ends at the site of the once-standing Red Bridge Fire Tower. Th...
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FS 8250 is an easy, bidirectional two-track loop at the end of North Kettle Hole Road in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, making it a great option for anyone looking for a short but scenic off-road drive. The trail follows a dirt and sand surface as it winds through the forest above the Manistee...
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FS 5555 is an exciting out and back almost 1 mile trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just off Chicago Avenue, this trail is easily accessible. This trail gives way to the Blacksmith Bayou River Access. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for entry onto this trail, so keep that...
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River Road is an amazing drive that gives access to some of the best attractions in the area. On the south end of the trail just off of Dilling Road is the Tippy Dam Recreation Area. During the drive, you will see amazing views of the surrounding forest as well as the Manistee River. The road is two...
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Marilla Wormhole is a trail less traveled. This trail connects Marilla Road and Upper River Road. This trail is tight with a few places to pass if needed. Along the route, there are mud holes that will fill with water. Many spots along the trail will test articulation. There are roots and rocks in t...
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FS 5096 is a quick and unique out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off North High Bridge Road, this trail is easily accessible and can make for a fun adventure. You'll start on a dirt road with tons of leaves covering up the trail. The trail then enters a thicker portion o...
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FS 8336 is an easy, bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a quiet drive through a densely wooded section of the forest. Accessed from North Kettle Hole Road, the trail follows a dirt surface often covered with fallen leaves, creating a classic northern Michigan f...
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FS 8758 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a peaceful drive through a diverse mix of open landscapes and dense woodland. Beginning directly off Huff Road, the route starts with expansive views before narrowing into a heavily forested corridor lined with ...
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FS 5557 is a chill and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt/gravel combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route crosses over a small section ...
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FS 5095 is an easy out-and-back two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that follows the edge of Cedar Swamp through a quiet and scenic section of forest. Accessed from North High Bridge Road, the trail features a mostly sandy dirt surface and quickly enters a narrow corridor lined with mat...
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FS 8729 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that winds through a quiet, heavily wooded section of public land. Accessed from FS 8746, the route begins beneath a dense canopy before transitioning into an even tighter corridor lined with lush vegetation and mature tree...
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FS 8326 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a relaxing drive through a scenic stretch of public land. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mostly sand and dirt surface with a wide, well-defined corridor that is generally suitable for two-way...
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FS 8075 travels north and south through some beautiful country of Manistee National Forest Land. Throughout this trail, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery of thick, dense trees as well as open clearings where you can see wildlife. The trail is relatively easy. Passable by anything with 4WD/...
Learn more about FS 8075

FS 8080 is an out-and-back trail that winds through Manistee National Forest. It starts off Marilla Road. The beginning of the trail is open with beautiful landscapes, and as you continue on, it becomes more and more dense with trees. At the end of the trail, you will encounter a turnaround that wil...
Learn more about FS 8080

The beautiful route provides a great campsite at the end of the trail. This trail is accessed off FS 8080 and is only an out-and-back route. The trail terrain is dirt and is one vehicle wide with a couple of places to pass. At the end of the two track it opens up into a great clearing that will acco...
Learn more about FS 8092

FS 8783 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the north or FS 8580 from the south, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This trail is a pretty open trail that follows the po...
Learn more about FS 8783

FS 8075 travels north and south through some beautiful country of Manistee National Forest Land. Throughout this trail, you will be surrounded by beautiful scenery of thick, dense trees as well as open clearings where you can see wildlife. The trail is relatively easy. Passable by anything with 4WD/...
Learn more about FS 8075

FS 8080 is an out-and-back trail that winds through Manistee National Forest. It starts off Marilla Road. The beginning of the trail is open with beautiful landscapes, and as you continue on, it becomes more and more dense with trees. At the end of the trail, you will encounter a turnaround that wil...
Learn more about FS 8080

The beautiful route provides a great campsite at the end of the trail. This trail is accessed off FS 8080 and is only an out-and-back route. The trail terrain is dirt and is one vehicle wide with a couple of places to pass. At the end of the two track it opens up into a great clearing that will acco...
Learn more about FS 8092

FS 8783 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the north or FS 8580 from the south, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This trail is a pretty open trail that follows the po...
Learn more about FS 8783