Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Lincoln, Michigan

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FS 4339

Short trail that branches off FS 4317 but ends abruptly, with the road being closed even though it looks like it's being used recently. It's still a nice drive while exploring the area and a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 3927

This is a short branch-off from FS 4317 that takes you through a different section of the forest. It is a tight and not very transited trail, so some fallen trees may be encountered after…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4317-3930

This trail is a combination of 2 Forest Roads, starting with 4317 and then continuing on 3930. The first part of the trail (4317) is a well-maintained gravel road and accessible by any type of…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4340

This is a great trail that connects F-41 with Black River Road and goes through a nice forest. This trail is likely the most transited one in the area based on the erosion and depth…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Sand Hill Trail

Sand Hill Trail is a seasonal road that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly composed of sand and is encircled by dense forests. This trail provides…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4571

Forest Service Road 4571 is suitable for most vehicle sizes. While large 4x4s can fit, the low-hanging tree branches could scratch the vehicle. The road is mostly made of 2-track sand and eventually transitions into…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4548

FS 4548, a forest service road, is a versatile trail that can accommodate vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road begins with soft sand and gradually transitions into a two-track…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4427

FS 4427, also known as Vandercook, is a forest service road that's suitable for a variety of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The road is mostly made up of gravel and sand, and…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4304

Forest Service Road 4304 is a must-see for travelers in both directions. It accommodates a variety of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. Constructed from hard pack and gravel, the road is flanked by…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4763

Forest Service Road 4763 is a versatile road suitable for vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily composed of sugar sand and is surrounded by dense forests, interspersed…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Fawn Road

Fawn Road is a narrow single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix that was overgrown along both sides of the trail creating a tunnel that ends at Indian Road for a nice easy ride. The trail is part…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4488

Forest Service Road 4488 is a versatile road suitable for various vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly made of sugar and is surrounded by dense forests, interspersed with open areas…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Small Road

Small Road is a single-lane 2-track starting out with soft sand. The trail turns to a firmer surface of sand mixed dirt with overgrowth, bumpy with some muddy spots/holes with water. This area is covered…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4121

FS 412,1 also known as Pine River Road, is a wide single-lane gravel/dirt road. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and allows you to see wildlife. This track is a nice easy…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FS 4431

FS 4431 is a single-lane dirt/sand road. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest. The trail has had some logging but is mostly made up of pines and hardwood. This trail does see…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pine Road

Pine Road is a single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix. The trail is part of the Grayling Forest Management Unit and can be run in either direction. Be prepared to see some wildlife in these areas. The…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Mack Road

Mack Road is a single-lane two-track dirt/sand mix with a wide entrance. Hardwoods line both sides of the trail creating a canopy. Mud and water fill the holes offering a diverse ride. There is logging…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4487

FS 4487, also known as Stig Road, is a single-lane dirt/sand road with rolling hills. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and doubles as snowmobile trail 963 in the winter. This track…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

H7 Stout Road to FS 4604

H7 is an off-road vehicle trail that's perfect for vehicles with a wheelbase of 50 inches or less. The trail boasts mostly hard-packed terrain, interspersed with patches of sugar sand and some whoop sections. The…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 1413

Forest Service Road 1413 is a versatile road suitable for vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. However, there are low-hanging branches in certain areas, which may pose a challenge for large…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4433

FS 4433 is a US Forest Service Road that is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is mostly composed of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4430

FS 4430 is a single-lane dirt/sand mix with a washboard surface. Along this route, there is no cellular service. This trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction.…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 2430

FS 2430, also known as Wilber Road, is a single-lane dirt/sand mix with some mud holes along the track. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and can be run in either direction.…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

LP 960

Explore the beauty of LP 960 managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. Although it has seen…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old State House Trail

Old State House Trail is a legal trail for vehicles up to 50 inches wide. It's primarily made of sand and encircled by dense forest. The trail traverses some breathtaking forest, and it's a narrow,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Old State House Route

Old State House Route is managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. The trail…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4429

FS 4429 is a wide single-lane dirt/sand road that does get narrower as you get into the trail. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and ties into multiple trails. The trail has…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 2121

FS 2121 is a US Forest Service Road that is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly a hardback two-track, surrounded by the forest. While…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4428

Forest Service Road 4428 is a versatile road suitable for vehicles of all sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It starts and ends with two-track sections, but the middle section transitions to a…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4503

FS 4503, also known as Hayes Tower, is a seasonal dirt road that's accessible to vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is made of hard-packed dirt and traverses dense…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

ATV Trails Near Lincoln, Michigan

FS 4339

Short trail that branches off FS 4317 but ends abruptly, with the road being closed even though it looks like it's being used recently. It's still a nice drive while exploring the area and a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 3927

This is a short branch-off from FS 4317 that takes you through a different section of the forest. It is a tight and not very transited trail, so some fallen trees may be encountered after…
Learn more about FS 3927
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4317-3930

This trail is a combination of 2 Forest Roads, starting with 4317 and then continuing on 3930. The first part of the trail (4317) is a well-maintained gravel road and accessible by any type of…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4340

This is a great trail that connects F-41 with Black River Road and goes through a nice forest. This trail is likely the most transited one in the area based on the erosion and depth…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Sand Hill Trail

Sand Hill Trail is a seasonal road that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly composed of sand and is encircled by dense forests. This trail provides…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4571

Forest Service Road 4571 is suitable for most vehicle sizes. While large 4x4s can fit, the low-hanging tree branches could scratch the vehicle. The road is mostly made of 2-track sand and eventually transitions into…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Lincoln, Michigan

FS 4339

Short trail that branches off FS 4317 but ends abruptly, with the road being closed even though it looks like it's being used recently. It's still a nice drive while exploring the area and a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 3927

This is a short branch-off from FS 4317 that takes you through a different section of the forest. It is a tight and not very transited trail, so some fallen trees may be encountered after…
Learn more about FS 3927
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4317-3930

This trail is a combination of 2 Forest Roads, starting with 4317 and then continuing on 3930. The first part of the trail (4317) is a well-maintained gravel road and accessible by any type of…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FS 4340

This is a great trail that connects F-41 with Black River Road and goes through a nice forest. This trail is likely the most transited one in the area based on the erosion and depth…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Sand Hill Trail

Sand Hill Trail is a seasonal road that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly composed of sand and is encircled by dense forests. This trail provides…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4571

Forest Service Road 4571 is suitable for most vehicle sizes. While large 4x4s can fit, the low-hanging tree branches could scratch the vehicle. The road is mostly made of 2-track sand and eventually transitions into…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa