Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near McBain, Michigan

This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road really shines after heavy rainfall or during a storm; it quickly floods and offers small water crossings and...
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This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
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On the border of Wexford and Missaukee Counties lies a seasonal road that turns into a forest management road. It passes through the Cadillac Pathway hiking trail area, allowing access to the hiking trail, camping, and nature spotting opportunities. It can be accessed either by the north or south en...
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This short trail goes through the beautiful Cadillac Forest Management area. It offers multiple access points to the Cadillac Pathway footpath as well as camping. It is not a through road and has a turnaround at the end at a private property line. It is a beautiful scenic trail that could offer some...
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This is a scenic drive through the woods that has a little of everything to offer. There is one wet area that could be troublesome depending on the time of year. Most of it is dirt and sand. Some of the sand is loose, and ground clearance is necessary to make it through. The north end leads to lake ...
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This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
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The south end of this is groomed gravel that turns into a Seasonal Road about a half mile in. There are no wet areas, but there is some soft sand along the way. This is easily traversed by a high-clearance vehicle. It is a nice scenic drive through the woods following the river, although the river i...
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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 trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
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This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
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Strief Cutover starts out as a single-lane gravel road, then changes to a very tight two-track dirt/sand/mud road. The trail is part of the Cadillac Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore Pure Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some soft sand, mud, and...
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West 40 & 40 1/2 Road is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride and has access to gas. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is a DOT road open to ORV use only for access to gas. This section is a maintained gravel road. This is a family-friendly ORV/OHV ride created by the Cadillac A...
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E 26-1/4 Trail is a wildly scenic 1.8-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 28 3/4 Road and 26 1/4 it is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt combination. This route will surely keep you on your toes between the sandy ber...
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Take a quick shortcut to Temple, Michigan, through this scenic trail that begins near Marion, Michigan. This trail passes through the Gladwin Forest Management Unit and also many Consumer Energy paths that are interconnected throughout the area. This area is also occasionally active with logging ope...
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While this seasonal road runs through private property, the drive is very nice. There is very little elevation change, but the road winds through the trees and the scenery is great. Newman Road runs between North Turnerville and 8 Mile roads. Please be respectful of property owners and be sure to st...
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The west side of this road starts at Hinkley Road and is a sandy two-track. The sand is hard-packed. The terrain does change to dirt and mud in some areas. There are a couple of rutted spots as well. The forest road becomes East Walker Road and travels through a marsh area. The east entrance to the...
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McKinley Road starts out as a two-lane road, then goes to a seasonal two-track dirt/sand with a big washout at the time the track was run. The trail is part of the Gladwin Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore Pure Michigan. This trail is a nice ride with s...
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Muskrat Trail is a single lane two track dirt/sand. The trail is part of the Gladwin Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore Pure Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some soft sand in spots. The trail can be ran in either direction and ended at Hemlock A...
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This loop is less traveled and there is plenty of mud and foliage to navigate through. There are also off-camber obstacles. These are completable by all off-road vehicles, however, the mud obstacles may be difficult for smaller vehicles.
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Bear Loop starts out as a single-lane gravel road, then changes to a single two-track dirt/sand road. The trail is part of the Gladwin Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore Pure Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some soft sand in spots. You can run t...
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Hemlock Avenue starts out as a two-lane dirt road, then changes to a single lane track dirt/sand. The trail is a seasonal road that is part of the Gladwin Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore Pure Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some soft sand in ...
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This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road really shines after heavy rainfall or during a storm; it quickly floods and offers small water crossings and...
Learn more about County Line and 60th

This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
Learn more about County Line Road

This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
Learn more about 3895

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 trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
Learn more about Missaukee Junction

This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road really shines after heavy rainfall or during a storm; it quickly floods and offers small water crossings and...
Learn more about County Line and 60th

This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick wooded area. This trail features a few obstacles and has plenty of wildlife/plant life to see. You will li...
Learn more about County Line Road

This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
Learn more about 3895

This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail