Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mears, Michigan

This is a fun little gateway to LP191 off West Garfield. It's a seasonally accessible road that can get muddy at times, but for the majority of the year, it does stay dry due to…
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This access trail is found in the southwest Manistee National Forest area with natural terrain and beautiful forest views. It is a mix of deep forest trails and some open sandy trails. It's a great…
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Forest Service Road 9292 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located less than 3 miles from US-131 Highway in Rothbury, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. There is a sandy section near the…
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This trail is an easy drive through the Manistee National Forest. There are some dispersed camping sites along the trail. It is possible to access the trail from both sides. From the west side of…
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FS 5011 is a primarily sandy and rocky trail that traverses the Manistee National Forest. This trail has many mud holes that can range up to 20 inches deep depending on recent rainfall. There are…
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This is a nice quiet Forest Service Road located just outside the town of Whitehall in the Manistee National Forest. The trail is fairly narrow in the summer months with overgrowth, and some pinstriping is…
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This trail will take you through the "White River Special Area" within the Manistee National Forest. Starting this route on 168th Ave, you will be on a hard-packed gravel road, which will pass by a…
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This forest road is mostly sand and dirt based. Trail does have a nice camping spot toward the middle of the route. Very easy with one section that does have some shallow tree roots that…
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Lake Trail is an out-and-back route that gets its name from the lake that the trail ends at. This route is mostly sandy with some small mud holes. This trail is notable for the great…
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Horseback riding, hiking, and hunting are all options here.Forest Service Road 6325 is part of 2 unique trails in the area that offer wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees along a…
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As of August 2025, this short portion of Webster Road will take you to 180th Avenue, which is unmaintained. Alternatively, you can cross 180th Avenue and follow 5298, providing access to a variety of unmaintained…
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Forest Service Road 5296 has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own adventures depending on the time of year. This 2-track can be completed by…
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The forest road is mostly sand with a little mud in spots. The road becomes very uneven and forces lower speed. A lower clearance vehicle may damage the front facia. When you get near the…
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Forest Service Road 6290 is a unique trail that offers wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees. The trail encounters a few mud and water holes that can get deep and rutted…
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Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716) is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, making this route easily accessible. The trail is an out-and-back route that twists through the Manistee…
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Podunk River Access/Forest Road 5302/9359 is a short loop with boat access to the White River in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. This is an easy trail but features some tight spots and ruts. It's mostly…
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The trail has mild trails with a few wet areas. The trail passes next to the White River in places close to Horseshoe Lake. There are a few boondocking spots where you can camp along…
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This portion of Roosevelt Road will take you to Forest Route 5296. Roosevelt Road has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own adventures depending on…
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This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. In…
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The Forest Road passes between Staple Road and Forest Road 9869. The road crosses the motorsports trail twice. On the midpoint of the trail there is a small spur that goes down to a pond.…
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NFS 6816 is a cruising logging road trail located near Pine Haven Campground. This bidirectional trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of gravel, sand, and dirt, and…
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This portion of Raymond Road will take you to Forest Route 9185 or Linderman Road. Raymond Road has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own…
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NFS 5201 is a fun off-road trail located between North 192nd Avenue & North Maple Island Road. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a few rutted spots that can become muddy and…
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The Forest Road cuts between Crystal Lake Road and Holton Whitehall Road. The trail does not offer much difficulty but is quite tight in sections. I would expect full-size vehicles to get pine needle pin…
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This section of Dalson Road is unimproved and cuts through the forest between Raymond and Brunswick Roads. Near the middle of the trail, the road goes around a large marshy area. The trail is easy…
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This trail has mild sections that can be tight. The trail crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9192. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt…
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This is a short little two-track in the Manistee National Forest connecting 184th Avenue and 180th Avenue. It is definitely a little tight in some spots but nothing bad. You will get some scratches on…
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This trail has mild sections that can be tight. Crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9191. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt is very…
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Forest Service Road 6506/6507 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, this route is easily accessible. The trail winds through a beautiful part of the…
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This is a there-and-back trail that ends at protected wetlands. It seems the 2nd half of the original 9195 has been overgrown and impassable for many years. The newer section at the end does have…
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