Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Manistique, Michigan

Haywire Grade ORV Trail is a legal trail for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail follows an old railroad grade and is made up of gravel, surrounded by…
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After crossing M-94 continue on the journey taking in the trails system on part 6. This is a short run and you will jump on 8 mile road for a short distance crossing the bridge…
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Murphy Creek Trail takes you to Thunder Lake Road. The trail system in Michigan is amazing. There's nothing hard about the trails, just great views, and during the fall the colors are amazing. At any…
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The Haywire trail ends and we now jump on the J.P. Lodge trail continuing the trail ride to dinner. We do come to another main road that gives you the option to head back to…
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This is another short section keeping you on the trails to Buckhorn Resort. The trail continues to be easy to travel. Mostly room for 2 way traffic but amazing views and history on the trails.…
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FS 2213, also known as Bass Lake-Northwoods, is a wide single-lane dirt road that is well-maintained for all vehicles. This route is a beautiful drive crossing the Indian River, taking you to the Thunder Bowl,…
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This is Part 9 of the track starting at Tamcha 2706, Wolf Lake 2696, Molly Lake 2436, Gooseneck Lake 2218, and Through River 2688. Continue to follow the track to Round Lake Road. This route…
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After crossing county road 437 you can continue on the trail. This is another short sec of the trail before you cross another main road giving you another option to head back to camp or…
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FS 2880 is a Forest Service road that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises a mix of sand and gravel, with the western section featuring…
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Neighbor Lake - FS 2791 is a single-lane narrow two-track with minor washouts and washboard bumps in the Hiawatha National Forest. This trail has curves, muddy areas, and banked sandy corners. The trail ends at…
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FS 2438, also known as Arrowhead Lake, is a single-lane dirt trail that passes by Leg Lake. This route has washboard bumps and the tree limbs hang low into the trail in some spots. This…
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FS 2701, a Forrest Service road, is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily two-track, composed of sand and dirt, and is surrounded by dense…
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South Mott - FS 2793 is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track. Overgrown with ferns, brush, and tree limbs along the trail making it tight in some areas. The trail runs along the Indian river canoe…
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This is part 3 of the Haywire Grade Rail/ORV trail. The trail continues on with not only some Michigan history but an amazing ride throughout the upper peninsula. The creeks and fall col are always…
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Road Primary Name: DUMP. Road Type: Non-DNR Road. ORV Status: Not a DNR Road - See local government laws. Surface Type: Gravel/ Dirt/ Paved. Condition: Fair. Owner: Unspecified. Closure Criteria: Open. An exit off of…
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FS 2246, also known as Clear Lake Road, is a nice smooth single-lane dirt trail with pine trees and hardwoods. This trail is well maintained, making it a great trail for a night run. The…
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FS 2721, also known as Forty Pond, is a single, narrow two-track that connects into trail FS 2717 Part 1, also leading you by Norway Lake. It also connects to FS 2438 for more adventure.…
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FS 2717, also known as Lake Twenty-Three, is a single narrow two-track that passes by Norway Lake. This route has high banks, washboard bumps, and waterholes. This trail connects to FS 2688 and is frequently…
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FS 2688, also known as Through River, is a single-lane two-track with soft dirt and sand. The trail has some high banks and washboard bumps with corners that are tight and off-camber, making this trail…
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This is an idyllic dirt road that traverses along the north bank of the Indian River. Offering access to Brevick Lake, Little Island Lake, Peanut Lake, Green Bass Lake, Deer Creek, Cookson Lake, Red Lake,…
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FS 2097 Loop, also known as South Branch Stutts Creek, is a narrow dirt two-track with pine trees and hardwoods on both sides. The trail is raw with low-hanging tree limbs and loops into Haywire…
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Bog Lake - FS 2686 is a single-lane dirt sand mix road. This trail connects with multiple trails throughout the Hiawatha National Forest. The trail can be run in either direction. By jumping on Tamcha…
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FS 2225, also known as Booth, is a wide single-lane dirt road that winds through hardwoods and pines. This route is well-maintained but can be muddy during heavy rain. This trail is frequently used for…
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2692/Mowe Lake Road Part 2 Is a single lane narrow two track with dirt and sand mix with some rock for the foundation of the road. This trail winds through the Hiawatha National Forest area…
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FS 2692 Part 1, also known as Mowe Lake Road, Is a great trail that winds through the Hiawatha National Forest. The trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and mud during rainy weather. It…
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Blue - FS 2760 is a single two-track with some mud/dirt. The trail was an easy ride winding through the Hiawatha National Forest. At the time this trail was run the fall colors were coming…
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FS 2225B, also known as Booth Spur B, is a short single-lane two-track that connects with 2692 Part 1, making for a nice trail ride for all ORV vehicles. This trail is a sand-dirt mix…
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FS 2468, also known as Metser, is a wide single-lane dirt trail that winds through the Hiawatha National Forest. You could encounter mud during rainy weather. The trail can be run in either direction and…
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Deer Creek - FS 2451 is a single-lane narrow dirt two-track that winds through the Hiawatha National Forest. There is an overgrowth of ferns, brush, and tree limbs that reach across the trail. You could…
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Ten Mile-Little Indian is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface includes dirt, gravel, and paved sections, and…
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