Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mackinac Island, Michigan

St. Ignace to Trout Lake is a designated ORV trail that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features hardpack and gravel, with occasional sections of sand. It…
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This is a very easy gravel forest service road starting in St. Ignace near Castle Rock and heads west into Hiawatha National Forest towards Round Lake. The trail is wide enough for 2 vehicles in…
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The Gamble Lake Trail is a relatively short out-and-back trail that will take you to Gamble Lake. In the Summer months, the trees are very thick and it can be hard to see the lake…
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This trail is a relatively easy, graded, and without fear of pinstripes! It is mostly comprised of dirt and passes through the dense woods and overgrowth. There are intermittent water holes, but nothing significantly deep,…
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French Farm Lake Road is a sandy dirt-based Emmet County road, part of the French Farm Flooding State WMA, within Michigan's DNR Gaylord Forest Management Unit. The trail showcases the natural sandy dirt terrain of…
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This is a well-maintained gravel dirt road that is two-way traffic. This route is accessible by any vehicle in two-wheel drive. This route serves as a connecting route between 'Castle Rock to Round Lake' to…
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Brevoort River Trail (FSR 3303) is Open April 30th through November 30th. A license plate is required. This is an easy scenic gravel trail that takes you to Brevoort Lake. There are a few narrow…
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If you're looking for a peaceful nature drive this route will be for you. This track is a relaxing drive as you wind along this sandy/gravel northern Michigan road. There are many offshoot trails along…
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The West end of this trail begins on cement but becomes a seasonal road less than a mile from the start point. The trail is only one vehicle wide. It has a sandy/gravel base. There…
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Forrest Service Road 3479 is a versatile road that accommodates various vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly composed of dirt with some sand and is surrounded by…
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Forrest Service Road 3332 is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is mostly gravel and surrounded by dense forests. Eventually, you'll cross over a bridge that spans…
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Forrest Service Road 3477 is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is mostly a dirt two-track surrounded by dense forests. The northern end of the road has…
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This route is an ORV route and a connector between the town of Pickford and the Foreman Lake Motorcycle trail. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a groomed snowmobile trail. This…
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Forrest Service Road 3502 is a versatile road that accommodates vehicles of diverse sizes and types, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The terrain varies; the western section is predominantly sandy, while the eastern…
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Rock Rapids is a trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. There are…
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Townline is a trail accessible to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is predominantly composed of sand and surrounded by dense forests. At the trail's southern terminus, there's an…
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Rock Rapids spur is a trail that welcomes all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. At the…
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Forrest Service Road 3139, also known as Dick Road, is a designated ORV Route that is legal for all vehicle types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily composed of gravel and…
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This route is an ORV route that is part of the growing collection of ORV-use roads and shared snowmobile trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a…
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Trout Lake to Brevort is a designated ORV route that's legal for various vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded…
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Jackson is a trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. While larger…
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This is an Afton area trail, a 12-mile journey through the scenic forest that will take you to a great place to eat (The Wigwam Restaurant) via sandy trails. There is fuel in Wolverine, MI…
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Horse Shoe Trail is accessible to vehicles of all sizes, ranging from late 4x4s to dirt bikes. However, it's pretty narrow with trees, making navigating challenging if you're over 64 inches wide. The trail is…
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Forrest Service road 3343 is a designated ORV route that's legal for all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is mostly gravel and surrounded by dense forests. There are pull-off spots where…
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Pine needle is a trail open to all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. However, the larger 4x4s might encounter challenges due to overhanging brush on the trail. The trail is primarily composed of…
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FS 510 to Ozark is a legal trail accessible to vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly sandy and surrounded by dense forests. The numerous twists and turns…
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LP 76/7 is two trails combined, but they split about a mile in. It is a very well-maintained sand trail. All downed trees are cut and pulled out of the immediate way. In some areas…
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LP 767 is a very well-maintained sand trail. All signage is very clear and main intersections are well parked. In some areas the sand gets a little thick, but nothing that any stock all-wheel drive…
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Trout Lake Spur Trail is a trail that welcomes vehicles of all sizes and types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forest.…
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Trout Lake 2 Track is a spur trail off the main St. Ignace to Trout Lake Trail. Riding with all types of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes, is legal. However, larger vehicles may…
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