Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Manistee, Michigan

Forest Service Road 8259 is located in the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Old Stonarch Road to East County Line Road. The trail is located on the Western Edge of the Manistee National Forest. Roughly 15 minutes southwest of the town of Manistee. The trail is a t...
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South County Line Road runs from the intersection of Rybicki Road and East County Line Road to the intersections of FS M10, and North Campbell Road. South County Line Road, as the name implies, runs along the southern edge of Manistee County. The trail is a wide open gravel road that allows quick an...
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FS 5690 is a great, easy two-track route through the Manistee National Forest. The trail has a dirt base, is typically one vehicle wide, and includes occasional spots for passing. The main access point is off Morton Road on the south end. While the trail is generally not difficult, there are a few l...
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FS 8333 is a 1-mile bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers an easy drive through a peaceful stand of mature pine trees. Connecting Becker Road and North Skocelas Road, the trail is easily accessed from either end and follows a mix of dirt, sand, and leaf-covered s...
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FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
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FS 8198 is a unique Michigan bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between Skocelas Road South from the east and Marzinski Road from the west, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end off Skocelas Road South, you'll start out on a dirt road covered wi...
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Forest Road 5757 is an easygoing sandy route that offers a scenic, tranquil escape through the Manistee National Forest for beginner offroaders, stock SUVs, and SxSs looking to experience Michigan's lush woodland terrain. Winding through a dense canopy of towering hardwoods and pines with vibrant fe...
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FS 5557 is a chill and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt/gravel combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route crosses over a small section ...
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West Nurnberg Road offers a scenic drive through the Manistee National Forest on a well-maintained two-lane gravel road with plenty of room for passing. The views along the entire route are outstanding, and there are several opportunities to branch off onto two-track trails like Trail 5346, FS 5729,...
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FS 8481 is an easy and quick out-and-back scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just south of Little River Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern end, you'll start out on a dirt road. You'll quickly come across a sign talking about the Huron-Manistee Na...
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FS 8312 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a relaxing drive through a quiet, heavily wooded landscape. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mix of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it winds beneath a canopy of towering trees. ...
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FS 8620 is a fun in-and-out trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just off FS 8535, it's easily accessible and gives so much. Starting from the east end right off FS 8535, you'll begin on a sandy trail that will quickly transition to a leaf- and rock-covered trail. As you zig-zag along ...
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FS 9955 is a unique 1.4-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Good Road (FS 8160) from the east or Skocelas Road South from the west, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the western end off of a nearby trail, you'll start off on a dirt road with towerin...
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FS 9924 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that provides a relaxing drive through a quiet section of mature woodland. Accessed from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a combination of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it meanders beneath a dense forest...
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FS 8337 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, offering a quiet drive through a scenic stretch of dense woodland. Accessible from Guenthardt Road, the route follows a mix of dirt, sand, grass, and leaf-covered surfaces as it winds beneath a canopy of mature trees. The ...
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FS 5729 is a scenic two-track through the Manistee National Forest, primarily accessed from West Nurnberg Road or FS 8038/8039. The trail has a dirt base and is generally easy to navigate, with a few small holes that may lightly articulate your suspension but pose no issue for most vehicles. Along t...
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FS 5037 is an exciting and fun 1.3-mile trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just north of East Hasenbank Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end, you'll start in a thick section of the forest with lush vegetation edging the trail. This route crosses over som...
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FS 8336 is an easy, bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a quiet drive through a densely wooded section of the forest. Accessed from North Kettle Hole Road, the trail follows a dirt surface often covered with fallen leaves, creating a classic northern Michigan f...
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FS 8535 is an easy 1.4-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off South County Line Road from the north or FS 8369 from the south, you'll find this trail to be easily accessible. Starting from the southern end, you'll begin on a sandy road full of thick trees and veget...
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FS 8365 is a classic 1.1-mile Michigan bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off FS 8369, you'll find the south end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the southern end, you'll start on a sandy track. This route is mostly open compared to a vast majori...
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Forest Service Road 8259 is located in the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Old Stonarch Road to East County Line Road. The trail is located on the Western Edge of the Manistee National Forest. Roughly 15 minutes southwest of the town of Manistee. The trail is a t...
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FS 5690 is a great, easy two-track route through the Manistee National Forest. The trail has a dirt base, is typically one vehicle wide, and includes occasional spots for passing. The main access point is off Morton Road on the south end. While the trail is generally not difficult, there are a few l...
Learn more about FS 5690

FS 8333 is a 1-mile bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers an easy drive through a peaceful stand of mature pine trees. Connecting Becker Road and North Skocelas Road, the trail is easily accessed from either end and follows a mix of dirt, sand, and leaf-covered s...
Learn more about FS 8333

FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
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Forest Service Road 8259 is located in the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Old Stonarch Road to East County Line Road. The trail is located on the Western Edge of the Manistee National Forest. Roughly 15 minutes southwest of the town of Manistee. The trail is a t...
Learn more about Forest Service Road 8259

FS 5690 is a great, easy two-track route through the Manistee National Forest. The trail has a dirt base, is typically one vehicle wide, and includes occasional spots for passing. The main access point is off Morton Road on the south end. While the trail is generally not difficult, there are a few l...
Learn more about FS 5690

FS 8333 is a 1-mile bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers an easy drive through a peaceful stand of mature pine trees. Connecting Becker Road and North Skocelas Road, the trail is easily accessed from either end and follows a mix of dirt, sand, and leaf-covered s...
Learn more about FS 8333

FS 5746 is a beautiful two-track that winds through the Manistee National Forest. The trail features a mix of sand and dirt, is generally easy to travel on, and offers occasional room to pass. Some sections can become muddy after rain or feel a bit tight due to the surrounding trees, but nothing too...
Learn more about FS 5746