Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kingsley, Michigan

We continued our route near Mayfield and Jumped on Perla Road LP510/Shore to Shore Trail. The drive is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road.…
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Mayfield road is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. You can…
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License Plate Required! Brush Field Trail is a beautiful off-road trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail starts out in a sandy, tight section of brush and trees. The trail transitions…
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Cedar Creek Rd travels east and west on the south end of a 31,000-acre piece of Traverse City Forest Management Land. This trail provides some great views and offers access to many other off-roading opportunities.…
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This is a grassy two-track trail through the Manistee National Forest. This single-lane track runs through a mature pine forest for great scenery. The trail is on the bumpy side and is quite tight in…
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Barrett Road Trail is an easy main trail for this area that connects a large network of trails. Most of the trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent…
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This trail mainly consists of two-tracks, yet it is still enjoyable on a bike. There are some mud holes on the western side to watch out for. It's a great connector from the road section…
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Grand Traverse West offers a wide variety of terrain. You'll flow through fast, open sections that quickly transition into tighter, more technical stretches. Expect to encounter classic giant Michigan whoops and a healthy mix of…
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This trail in the Manistee National Forest starts by an old building foundation. It is mainly dirt two-track that has a good variety of surfaces, including loose sand, mud, and puddles, depending on the recent…
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This is a nice gentle trail through a pine forest in Grand Traverse County. It's a bumpy single-track trail that twists and turns its way up and down through the woods. The surface is primarily…
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A fun, relaxing, and scenic trail through the Manistee National Forest. This is a primarily dirt one-lane track with minor elevation changes and turns. Be prepared for some tight tree branches as this is not…
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License Plate Required! Townline Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail begins when you come up to a Railroad Crossing. That is something you don't…
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Matchett Trail is an offroad trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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NBT Connector Trail is an easy and very bumpy offroad trail. NBT stands for Narrow Birch Trail, which is a fun nearby full-length trail. This connector trail is easy with nothing technical, but it does…
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Narrow Birch Trail is a forestry scenic offroad trail located within the Cadillac and Traverse City Forest Management Units. Most of the trail consists of grass, sand, and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are…
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Baxter Bridge SFC Trail is a very easy gravel trail located in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The special part of this trail is it gives access to the Baxter Bridge State Forest Campground as…
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Wildlife Project Trail is an offroad trail located in both the Traverse City and Cadillac Forest Management Units. This is a beautiful and fun trail to tackle. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,…
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License Plate Required! Hodge West trail is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located near the Manistee River. The surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, and grass, and weaves through an abundant section of…
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Where the Green Fern Grows Trail is a fun and easy beginner's trail. The trail starts out in a section of tall Red Pine Trees traversing over a sandy and grassy surface. Throughout the forest,…
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Pine Row Trail is one of the best trails in the nearby area for views of tall Michigan red pine trees. These rows of trees are magnificent and mesmerizing. The trail starts out winding through…
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N 23-1/2 Trail is an offroad trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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WP Connector Trail is an offroad connector trail that binds Wildlife Project Trail and N 23-1/2 Trail together. WP stands for Wildlife Project. For more information, see that trail description. Located within the Cadillac Forest…
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License Plate Required! Hodge East Trail is an incredible Michigan two-track trail, located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. This trail has a lot to offer. The surface consists of a combination of sand…
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License Plate Required! Silver Creek Trail is a unique Michigan trail, located just around the corner from Baxter Bridge. The route starts on a sand road along some trees. Shortly into the route, the trail…
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Christmas Tree Trail is one of the coolest trails in Michigan during the wintertime. At specific times of the year, you can get a permit to cut down your very own Christmas tree from specific…
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25 Loop Trail is a fun route located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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The Northern Lights Trail is a fun route located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. There are many dispersed camping sites along this track. If you plan on camping off this trail, please tread…
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License Plate Required! Riverbend Trail is a beautiful off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starts just like any other dirt trail, but man, does it give you some epic sights,…
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License Plate Required! Buttermilk Creek Trail is a fantastic "out and back" Michigan two-track trail. Located just south of the Manistee River in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit, it's easily accessible. To get to the…
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25 Trail is an out-and-back trail with some accessible side trails. The trail starts as a wide, sandy trail before it weaves into a very sandy pine forest. A 2WD car or even a low-clearance…
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