Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Luther, Michigan

Fun trail with soft sand (when dry) that snakes through beautiful forest scenery. There are some long straight sections with good visibility, which allows for higher speeds, but it is very transited, so be prepared to slow down and move to the side to allow oncoming traffic through. There are a lot ...
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This wooded trail is off of the main Tin Cup trail. Entering the trail can be tricky as there are dirt mounds or downed trees to climb over. However, there is an easier entry point by staying on the main dirt road. The trail is easy to find off of State Road, south of the main Tin Cup loop, or from ...
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The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a trail that goes through the Cadillac Management Unit. The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a full-width, two-track style trail. The trail is mainly hard-packed dirt with areas of sand. The north half of this trail is narrow and has overhanging branches. F...
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The Little Manistee Cutoff is the trail that splits the greater Little Manistee trail between the north and south half. This 24-inch trail runs parallel to a 72-inch ORV route. This trail is a primarily sand-based trail that has been worn in. Generally, the trail has sunk 1-3 feet below the surround...
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The N/E Little Manistee motorcycle trail is part of the greater Little Manistee Loop. The total of the outer loop spans a little over 40 miles. There are 4 main sections with a cutoff option in the middle. This 24-inch trail runs parallel to a 72-inch ORV route. This trail is a primarily sand-based ...
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The Inner Dogman Trail runs through the Cadillac Management Unit as a full-width, two-track style route. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with some sandy sections and the potential for mud after heavy rain. Narrow areas with overhanging branches may cause scratches on full-size vehicles. The t...
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FS 5413 is a trail that runs through the Manistee National Forest. This trail will be mostly sand with areas of gravel. There will also be some elevation changes with a couple of uphill and downhill sections. The hills are not usually that bad unless there has been heavy rain recently, which could c...
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Tin Cup Springs Motorcycle Trail is a 20-mile single-track trail designed specifically for motorcycle riders seeking a flowy, moderately challenging ride through the scenic forests of Lake County, Michigan. Spanning across rolling terrain with an elevation range between 945 and 1,232 feet, this loop...
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This is a fairly wide trail that runs in a loop starting and stopping at a trailhead. This trail has some deeper mud sections that can be over one 1 deep that will require 4 wheel drive and good ground clearance. For some of the deeper mud areas there are bypasses that can be used however they can b...
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The Outer Dogman Trail is a trail that goes through the Cadillac Management Unit. The Outer Dogman Trail is a full-width, two-track style trail. The trail is mostly hard-packed dirt with some exposed roots. There are a couple of sections that are narrow with overhanging brush, so there is the possib...
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This is a fun, windy trail inside of Tin Cup. This trail starts out dirt and is wide enough for a full-sized vehicle. There are places to pass and minimal mud. The trail winds through the forest, becoming narrower. The trail begins to become grass and has a tight turn that 4-door Wranglers can navig...
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Bager Trail is a trail through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. It consists of hard-packed sand with areas of soft sand. The trail loops through areas of mixed forest and clearcuts of varying ages. Bager Trail has a couple of smaller hills, but they are easily navigated. The trail does get narro...
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Gopher Run is a road that runs through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. When starting Gopher Run at Bager Trail, the trail will start out on hard-packed sand and go by a little cedar swamp. Once you get past the cedar swamp, the trail will go through a small area that can get a little muddy. The...
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NFS 5581 is a sandy bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Very similar to NFS 5412, BE PREPARED FOR A WASHBOARD, SANDY, AND EXTREMELY BUMPY TRAIL. This track will shake you like no other. From the North you'll start on a gravel track and finish to the South at the...
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NFS 5412 is a sandy bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. BE PREPARED FOR A WASHBOARD, SANDY, AND EXTREMELY BUMPY TRAIL. This track will shake you like no other. From the North you'll start in a tunnel of trees and finish to the South at the intersection of East 1...
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Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride - Part 16 is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is open to all ORV/OHV vehicles. This section is a maintained gravel road. That extends down to the Bristol Store. Gas, & snacks are available at this location....
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East Lincoln Bridge Road is a road that goes through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. East Lincoln Bridge Road consists of mostly hard-packed sand with a couple of spots of soft sand. There is one hill on the road that can get washed out with heavy rains but it is usually easy to navigate. The r...
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This short piece of single track is a connector between M37 and Little Manistee. This trail is generally a tight 24-inch trail with little to no traffic. Due to the general lack of traffic on this section, this trail typically has minimal whoops and shallow sand. This is part of the greater Michigan...
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North Section 20 Road runs through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit and is a narrow two-track with brush overhanging in several areas. Full-size vehicles should expect scratches and possible body damage. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with occasional muddy sections, making high clearance ...
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The S/W Little Manistee Motorcycle Trail is part of the greater Little Manistee Loop. The total of the outer loop spans a little over 40 miles. There are 4 main sections with a cutoff option in the middle. This 24-inch trail runs parallel to a 72-inch ORV route. This trail is a primarily sand-based ...
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Fun trail with soft sand (when dry) that snakes through beautiful forest scenery. There are some long straight sections with good visibility, which allows for higher speeds, but it is very transited, so be prepared to slow down and move to the side to allow oncoming traffic through. There are a lot ...
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The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a trail that goes through the Cadillac Management Unit. The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a full-width, two-track style trail. The trail is mainly hard-packed dirt with areas of sand. The north half of this trail is narrow and has overhanging branches. F...
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The Inner Dogman Trail runs through the Cadillac Management Unit as a full-width, two-track style route. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with some sandy sections and the potential for mud after heavy rain. Narrow areas with overhanging branches may cause scratches on full-size vehicles. The t...
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FS 5413 is a trail that runs through the Manistee National Forest. This trail will be mostly sand with areas of gravel. There will also be some elevation changes with a couple of uphill and downhill sections. The hills are not usually that bad unless there has been heavy rain recently, which could c...
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Fun trail with soft sand (when dry) that snakes through beautiful forest scenery. There are some long straight sections with good visibility, which allows for higher speeds, but it is very transited, so be prepared to slow down and move to the side to allow oncoming traffic through. There are a lot ...
Learn more about SE Little Manistee Route (344E)

This wooded trail is off of the main Tin Cup trail. Entering the trail can be tricky as there are dirt mounds or downed trees to climb over. However, there is an easier entry point by staying on the main dirt road. The trail is easy to find off of State Road, south of the main Tin Cup loop, or from ...
Learn more about An Inside Trail at Tin Cup

The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a trail that goes through the Cadillac Management Unit. The South Branch of Twin Creek Trail is a full-width, two-track style trail. The trail is mainly hard-packed dirt with areas of sand. The north half of this trail is narrow and has overhanging branches. F...
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The Inner Dogman Trail runs through the Cadillac Management Unit as a full-width, two-track style route. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with some sandy sections and the potential for mud after heavy rain. Narrow areas with overhanging branches may cause scratches on full-size vehicles. The t...
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