Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lake Michigan Beach, Michigan
Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)
Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The… Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)
Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)
Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The… Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Forest Road 9219
This is an easy beginner off-road trail. Access is right off of M-120 just North of Twin Lake, Michigan. The trail is very easy with nothing very technical, unless you are snow-wheeling. You can stop… Learn more about Forest Road 9219
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Rothbury Forest Loop - FS 9292
Forest Service Road 9292 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located less than 3 miles from US-131 Highway in Rothbury, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. There is a sandy section near the… Learn more about Rothbury Forest Loop - FS 9292
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 1
This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. In… Learn more about Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 1
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 3
This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners with some whoops. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed black dirt. In multiple… Learn more about Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 3
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Forest Road 5300
The trail has mild trails with a few wet areas. The trail passes next to the White River in places close to Horseshoe Lake. There are a few boondocking spots where you can camp along… Learn more about Forest Road 5300
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Forest Road 5301
The forest road is mostly sand with a little mud in spots. The road becomes very uneven and forces lower speed. A lower clearance vehicle may damage the front facia. When you get near the… Learn more about Forest Road 5301
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 5
This motorcycle loop is a fast, wider offshoot of the rest of the Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail. In some sections, it is very rooted, and tight. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt,… Learn more about Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 5
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Croton To White Cloud
Croton to White Cloud offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. Although it is possible for a 2WD vehicle to travel this route be aware… Learn more about Croton To White Cloud
Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
M-20 Motorsport Trail
The M-20 Loop is a 50-inch sandy trail that is in the Manistee National Forest. This two-way loop is a well-used trail located on the north side of M-20 just east of White Cloud Michigan.… Learn more about M-20 Motorsport Trail
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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