Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lake City, 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…
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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,…
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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…
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This section is technically 50 inches wide -- legal for most ATVs and dirt bikes. You can get a quad through, but there are a few spots where overgrowth and tighter trees make it a…
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MCCCT - 66- 7 Mile North is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail. This 9-mile section consists of a groomed 50 ORV trail. Like most lower Michigan trails this is made…
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This spur connects Johnson Road and North Missaukee Route. From the Johnson Road side, the trail begins with a persistent mud hole and continues with a mix of mud and hard-packed sand, with several pull-off…
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This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road…
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This is a dead-end forest road that leads back to a swampy / pond area that would be ideal for camping. There are several places along the water to set up for the night. The…
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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…
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North Missaukee Central Singletrack is a fun and unique trail that offers a different flavor than your typical Michigan singletrack. The combination of loose sand and tight, twisty sections creates a riding experience that's both…
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This trail is in the middle of the trail system, so if you have made it here, you will be fully capable of making it down this trail. The end we started on was at…
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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…
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The North Missaukee Singletrack Spur offers a quick change of scenery and terrain, making it a fun and dynamic ride. It runs mostly through pine woods and features a tighter trail layout with frequent quick…
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License Plate Required! Camp Trail is a fun and easy "out and back" two-track. Located just east of US HWY-131, this route is very accessible. This route starts in a dense section of the woods…
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License Plate Required! Roberts Trail is one of the most unique, diverse, and downright fun trails in Michigan. Located just east of US HWY-131, this route is very accessible with a lot to offer. Starting…
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License Plate Required! Glosinger Trail is a beautiful, fun, and easy track located just east of US HWY-131, making it very accessible. This route, which has a lot to offer, starts with a sandy dirt…
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License Plate Required! Harrington Trail is a fun and easy track for beginners. Located right off US HWY-131, this route is very accessible with a lot to offer. This route starts alongside private property with…
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License Plate Required! No. 4 Trail is a fun and scenic "out and back" trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Starting the trail is a bumpy dirt section with thick forest along both…
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This trail is packed dirt with sufficient room for two vehicles to pass. At one point, the trail crosses US31, but does not run alongside of it. 4WD is not necessary. There are lots of…
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License Plate Required! 1039 Pine Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starting from the east begins in a sandy, tight section of brush and short…
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License Plate Required! 39-1/4 Trail is a neat off-road track, located just south of Wesleyan Campground, that connects No. 39-1/2 Road to N 39 Road. The trail is a combination of sand, dirt, and grass,…
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License Plate Required! The Manistee RXR River Trail is a fun and scenic "out and back" trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Starting, you're greeted by an exquisite segment of Pine Trees right…
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License Plate Required! Trail 38 is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located just south of Wesleyan Campground. Connecting N 39 Road to N 37 Road, this trail has a lot to offer. The surface consists…
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License Plate Required! No. 10 Trail is a short "out and back" two-track, located on the north side of No. 10 Road, near Wesleyan Campground. The surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, gravel,…
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License Plate Required! Shaker Trail is a very bouncy track that's part of the MCCCT. Located just west of US HWY-131, it's easily accessible. This track was given its name due to the amount of…
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License Plate Required! Fife Lake Trail is a fun and interesting "out and back" two-track trail. Located just west of US HWY-131, it's easily accessible. This track is interesting because it offers a wide variety…
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A very simple and narrow trail with a low canopy--larger trucks may have difficulty fitting through. Be aware that some nearby fire roads are either closed or marked as private property. When in the area,…
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License Plate Required! N-37 Trail is a short "out and back" two-track, located near Wesleyan Campground. The trail surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, and grass, and weaves through a gorgeous section of…
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License Plate Required! 37-3/4 Trail is a unique and awesome Michigan seasonal trail, located just around the corner from Wesleyan Campground. The route starts on a gravel/dirt road along a beautiful row of pine trees.…
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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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