Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Mesick, Michigan

FS 7568 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located north of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick near the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting out from the western end, you'l...
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FS 7121 is a tight bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and leaves. Starting out from the western end, you'll begin in a dense port...
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Forest Service Road 9837 is an exciting and tight 4x4 route that offers more challenging terrain than many other trails in the area. The northern end of the trail is accessed off North 9 Road, and about 0.8 miles in, you’ll encounter a fork in the road. Here, you can either continue straight or veer...
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Forest Service Road 5036 can be accessed from West 24 Road on the south and connects to the Cadillac ORV/OHV Scenic Ride – Part 20 at the northern end. This route offers a pleasant, open, and smooth drive, making it easily navigable for all types of rigs. Along the way, FS 5036 provides convenient a...
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Forest Service Road 9784 is a fantastic route that offers a delightful blend of natural trail terrain and gravel sections, making for an engaging and varied driving experience. Running north to south, this trail can be accessed from the north directly off Cadillac Highway, while the southern end con...
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5647 is a dirt two-track that is part of the Manistee National Forest. The sandy trail is bookmarked by 7558 and 5036. There is a spur numbered 7555. There is also a dirt climbing at the eastern section of the trail. The trail has room to pass and mud. There is a mud area that could become a large p...
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FS 7526 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located north of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, right off Highway M-37 near the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. This trail is clo...
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Forest Service Road 7694 is an excellent route for those seeking a more technical offroad experience. While most 4x4 rigs should have no trouble navigating this trail, drivers should be prepared for some challenging spots, including washouts and mud holes, which can vary in difficulty depending on r...
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FS 5007 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest and is very similar to its connecting trail, FS 5006. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting out fro...
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FS 5006 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting out from the south end, like the other nearby trails, you'll...
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10-1/2 Trail is a bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located off North 7 Road from the east or Harlan Road from the west, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand with some rock mixed in here and there. This trail is pretty str...
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FS 9834 is a very overgrown and tight "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located north of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, right off Highway M-37 near the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, gra...
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FS 7544 is an incredible bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand, with some small rocks mixed in here and there, as well as some mud...
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FS 7540 is a great trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern end, you'll start out in a gorgeous portion of the forest where the trail twists and turns. Shortly into the tra...
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FS 7538/7534 is an incredible bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located southeast of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand, with some small rocks mixed in here and there, as well a...
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Pine Ridge Trail is an amazingly scenic bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located either off 10-1/2 Trail or 3 Powerline Trail, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting, you'll be running a sandy/dirt track ...
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NFS 7546/7457 is an interesting "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail consists of dirt and leaves for the driving surface. Starting out from NFS 9978, you'll drop ...
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FS 7769 is a short bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand, with some small rocks mixed in here and there, as well as some mud and e...
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FS 9978 is a fantastic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just south of the town of Yuma near highway M-37, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the western end, you'll start out in a dense portion of the forest with a couple of rutted-out mud holes. About halfway into this...
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N 5 Trail is a 1.1-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 10-1/2 Trail and LP 37, this trail is easily accessible whether it's at the beginning or end of your journey. Starting out, you'll begin on a dirt/sand track within the beautifully elegant forest....
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FS 7568 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located north of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick near the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting out from the western end, you'l...
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FS 7121 is a tight bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and leaves. Starting out from the western end, you'll begin in a dense port...
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Forest Service Road 9837 is an exciting and tight 4x4 route that offers more challenging terrain than many other trails in the area. The northern end of the trail is accessed off North 9 Road, and about 0.8 miles in, you’ll encounter a fork in the road. Here, you can either continue straight or veer...
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Forest Service Road 5036 can be accessed from West 24 Road on the south and connects to the Cadillac ORV/OHV Scenic Ride – Part 20 at the northern end. This route offers a pleasant, open, and smooth drive, making it easily navigable for all types of rigs. Along the way, FS 5036 provides convenient a...
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FS 7568 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located north of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick near the Hodenpyl Dam Pond, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting out from the western end, you'l...
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FS 7121 is a tight bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located east of the town of Yuma and south of the town of Mesick, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and leaves. Starting out from the western end, you'll begin in a dense port...
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Forest Service Road 9837 is an exciting and tight 4x4 route that offers more challenging terrain than many other trails in the area. The northern end of the trail is accessed off North 9 Road, and about 0.8 miles in, you’ll encounter a fork in the road. Here, you can either continue straight or veer...
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Forest Service Road 5036 can be accessed from West 24 Road on the south and connects to the Cadillac ORV/OHV Scenic Ride – Part 20 at the northern end. This route offers a pleasant, open, and smooth drive, making it easily navigable for all types of rigs. Along the way, FS 5036 provides convenient a...
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