Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Manton, Michigan

License Plate Required! 1039 Pine Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starting from the east begins in a sandy, tight section of brush and short…
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License Plate Required! 39-1/4 Trail is a neat off-road track, located just south of Wesleyan Campground, that connects No. 39-1/2 Road to N 39 Road. The trail is a combination of sand, dirt, and grass,…
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License Plate Required! No. 10 Trail is a short "out and back" two-track, located on the north side of No. 10 Road, near Wesleyan Campground. The surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, gravel,…
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License Plate Required! Trail 38 is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located just south of Wesleyan Campground. Connecting N 39 Road to N 37 Road, this trail has a lot to offer. The surface consists…
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License Plate Required! N-37 Trail is a short "out and back" two-track, located near Wesleyan Campground. The trail surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, and grass, and weaves through a gorgeous section of…
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License Plate Required! The Manistee RXR River Trail is a fun and scenic "out and back" trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Starting, you're greeted by an exquisite segment of Pine Trees right…
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Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This…
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License Plate Required! 37-3/4 Trail is a unique and awesome Michigan seasonal trail, located just around the corner from Wesleyan Campground. The route starts on a gravel/dirt road along a beautiful row of pine trees.…
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Trail 8 is a beautiful off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starts out with a bit of a sandy/grassy surface and some tree overgrowth. As you continue throughout the forest…
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License Plate Required! No. 4 Trail is a fun and scenic "out and back" trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Starting the trail is a bumpy dirt section with thick forest along both…
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License Plate Required! Roberts Trail is one of the most unique, diverse, and downright fun trails in Michigan. Located just east of US HWY-131, this route is very accessible with a lot to offer. Starting…
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License Plate Required! Harrington Trail is a fun and easy track for beginners. Located right off US HWY-131, this route is very accessible with a lot to offer. This route starts alongside private property with…
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License Plate Required! Glosinger Trail is a beautiful, fun, and easy track located just east of US HWY-131, making it very accessible. This route, which has a lot to offer, starts with a sandy dirt…
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License Plate Required! Fife Lake Trail is a fun and interesting "out and back" two-track trail. Located just west of US HWY-131, it's easily accessible. This track is interesting because it offers a wide variety…
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No. 8 Trail is a fun and easy beginner's trail. The trail starts out in a tunnel of trees that are breathtaking during the fall. As you weave through the forest you'll encounter a vast…
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License Plate Required! Ridge Runner Trail is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located on the south side of the Manistee River in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. This trail is very much like its nearby…
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License Plate Required! Towering Pines Trail is an absolutely beautiful "out and back" two-track trail. Located just north of the Manistee River, this is a local favorite with a lot to offer. The surface consists…
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License Plate Required! 35-1/2 Trail is a spectacular Michigan two-track trail, located on the south side of the Manistee River in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. To get to the start of the trail, you'll…
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License Plate Required! Buttermilk Creek Trail is a fantastic "out and back" Michigan two-track trail. Located just south of the Manistee River in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit, it's easily accessible. To get to the…
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License Plate Required! No. 2 East Trail is an "out and back" two-track. Located just west of US Highway 131, this trail is easily accessible with a lot to offer. This route starts with a…
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License Plate Required! No. 2 West Trail is an "out and back" classical Michigan two-track trail. Located just north of the Manistee River, this trail has a lot to offer. The trail starts in a…
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License Plate Required! Shaker Trail is a very bouncy track that's part of the MCCCT. Located just west of US HWY-131, it's easily accessible. This track was given its name due to the amount of…
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License Plate Required! Riverbend Trail is a beautiful off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starts just like any other dirt trail, but man, does it give you some epic sights,…
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License Plate Required! Sandy Berm Trail is a fun track for beginners to check out due to its being an easy track with a variety of terrain. Located just west of US Highway 131, this…
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This trail is packed dirt with sufficient room for two vehicles to pass. At one point, the trail crosses US31, but does not run alongside of it. 4WD is not necessary. There are lots of…
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License Plate Required! County Meadow Trail is a fun two-track connector trail. Located just west of US Highway 131, it's easily accessible. This track connects No. 2 Road and the Grand Traverse County to Supply…
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License Plate Required! Camp Trail is a fun and easy "out and back" two-track. Located just east of US HWY-131, this route is very accessible. This route starts in a dense section of the woods…
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Trail 7280 is a trail that cuts through the Manistee National Forest. There is a little bit of elevation change with a couple of slightly off-camber spots. The trail is mostly gravel and hard-packed dirt…
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License Plate Required! Townline Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail begins when you come up to a Railroad Crossing. That is something you don't…
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License Plate Required! Hodge West trail is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located near the Manistee River. The surface consists of a combination of sand, dirt, and grass, and weaves through an abundant section of…
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