Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Maple Grove, Michigan

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
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Trail 48468 starts as a two-way dirt road and then turns into a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall. Trail 48468 ends at Lower Woodcock Lake...
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Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
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Oakley Road Bypass A starts out a narrow tight two-track. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall. This would be a great night run trail.
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This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
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Trail 48466 starts as a two-way dirt road and then turns into a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall. This trail will run into 48468 that wil...
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Trail 48460 starts as a two-way dirt road and then turns into a one-lane seasonal road with small washouts. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. It's great for a spring ride but with the canopy, it could be an amazing ride in the fall. Trail 48460 ends at a paved road.
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Rayle Road starts out two two-lane dirt and then turns into single-lane dirt. The trail is mostly dirt and sand and seems to be graded in some spots. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being a...
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Oakley Road Bypass B starts out as a narrow two-track. The trail does open up and is mostly dirt and sand. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management unit. This trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fall.
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Eliza Lake Trail is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a single lane trail made up of dirt and sand. Brush lines both sides of the trail in some areas. By starting the trail at Brozofsky Road it will lead you to Rayle Road making this a nice easy ride through ...
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North Reynolds Loop starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand/dirt and lightly traveled. The trail was logged and now the new growth is very thick. The trail brings you back to Reynolds Road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It's great f...
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This trail connects Spear Road at the north end to Rayle Road at the south. The north end of the trail is relatively covered. It is less traveled than either Spear Road or Rayle Road. It is a single vehicle wide two-track trail that follows a ridge in a relatively straight line. There is a single dr...
Learn more about Pinstriper

This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
Learn more about Davis Lake

This trail runs northwest/southeast, mostly through state forest land. It largely consists of a two-track, though occasional rock/gravel and puddles will be encountered. The northern end of the trail is just to the south of the intersection between Middle Haze Road and Trail 48460. The northernmost ...
Learn more about Steam Hauler

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with areas of soft sand. It has some washouts with banked curves and ends at CR608. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. It's great for a spring ride but with the canopy, it could be an amazing ride in the fall.
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North Haze Road Part 4 is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. This trail is a narrow single-lane trail made up of dirt and sand that is well-maintained with some minor washouts. Brush lines both sides of the trail in some areas. Starting the trail at Hooker Road will l...
Learn more about North Haze Road Part 4/48461

Rail Trail Part 3 is a single-lane wider trail with small dips and soft sand. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. You will come across a stream and parts of the trail are tight. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fa...
Learn more about Rail Trail Part 3

Spear Road/48062 is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a narrow single-lane trail made up of dirt and sand with some minor washouts. Brush lines on both sides of the trail in some areas. Starting the trail at 610 Road it will lead you to Rayle Road making this...
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Rail Trail Part 4 You will enter trail off Bendon Rd. The trail starts out as a narrow single lane two track with a canopy. You could run into standing water due to a swamp/Marshy area. A new trail was cut due to logging. It created an optional trail. Both trails end up at S. Reynolds's rd. The trai...
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Brozofsky Road is a single lane trail made up of dirt and sand. Brush lines both sides of the trail in some areas. This trail does take you back to Fortine road making a nice easy ride through Hardwoods and Pines. This should make for a beautiful rid in the fall. This trail is managed by the Travers...
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This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

This trail connects Spear Road at the north end to Rayle Road at the south. The north end of the trail is relatively covered. It is less traveled than either Spear Road or Rayle Road. It is a single vehicle wide two-track trail that follows a ridge in a relatively straight line. There is a single dr...
Learn more about Pinstriper

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

Eliza Lake Trail is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a single lane trail made up of dirt and sand. Brush lines both sides of the trail in some areas. By starting the trail at Brozofsky Road it will lead you to Rayle Road making this a nice easy ride through ...
Learn more about Eliza Lake Trail