Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Millersburg, Michigan

The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
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South of M68 the trail is single-track and unmaintained. Sandy base with a few spots that have the potential for large puddles if it's been raining. The foliage and trees are typical to Michigan but beautiful just the same. North of M68 the trail becomes wider and has a sand/gravel base. This portio...
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Richard Lake is a wide sandy road with beautiful foliage and mature trees. The trail becomes very narrow at the sharp turn and becomes a winding two-track that curves through the woods. The trail is very scenic. Expect to do some trimming or get some of that good old Michigan pinstriping. There are ...
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Sorgenfrei Highway is a windy, sandy/gravel dirt road wide enough for two vehicles. There are many intersecting trails to explore. The north end of the trail stops at M68, which will lead you to Ocqueoc Falls. The falls are worth visiting. There is a picnic area and bathrooms, and the falls are a gr...
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This is a beautiful windy gravel/sandy forest road with some small elevation changes. This road maintains two vehicles wide from beginning to end. You will find many small in-and-out offshoot trails from forestry work. Many of these small offshoot trails have elevation changes on them and many of th...
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Deer Road is a mild dirt road that is in the Atlanta State Forest, entirely on state land. While it is a very easy road, it is a great connector for many other trails in the Atlanta ORV trail system, such as Elk Road and LP9. It also has views of forest scenery along the way.
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LP 9 to Sinkholes is a mix of a designated ORV trail and a gravel road. It's legal for any vehicle size and type, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The designated ORV portion is made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. The gravel road portion is also surrounded by dense forest. This ...
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Anderson is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It encircles the backside of Tomahawk Lake. However, it does pass next t...
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Mixed Bag is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail offers a diverse range of terrain, including sand, grass, dirt, and rocks, and is surrounded by dense forests. However, there is a section of the trail...
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An enjoyable ride through the MI woods is to be had on this tight two track trail. If you're afraid of a few minor pin stripes, then this trail is not for you. This trail has some curvy sections, as well as some minor hills to traverse which just adds to the fun, as do some small rocky areas like th...
Learn more about Blue Jay

This is a trail only if you use the term loosely! It starts off as a dirt two-track and degrades into a passage through the trees with no trail surface at all. If you are worried about scratches, you definitely want to avoid this one. The last section of this trail will have branches dragging on all...
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Logging Lane is a longer trail that connects several other trails in the area. It starts in a logging area as a single lane dirt and gravel trail with a few water holes depending on recent weather. It then heads into the woods where is becomes a bit more rocky as it winds through before changing to ...
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Tober Highway is a single-lane trail that is part of a network of trails in the woods of Northern Michigan. The surface varies from dirt to rock to gravel along the way, making it interesting. The trail runs adjacent to an older logging operation which offers plenty of new growth foliage and wildlif...
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This is a wooded single lane with a surface that varies from dirt to rock and even a little sand. There are some minor elevation changes and curves that make it very enjoyable. The trail is tight in some spots with lots of low-hanging branches. There is a nice area you could pull off for a picnic as...
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Elk Road is a road that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's made up of mostly gravel and is surrounded by mostly clearings from logging, which provides a breathtaking view of the landscape. This road also provides access to all the smaller trails in the area.
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This is a relaxing drive through the woods, with a single-lane and two-track. The surface is a mix of dirt and sand, with a short section of loose sand and a rocky hill thrown in for more fun. There is one section that is a bit tight, but for the most part, it is plenty wide for a single-lane track....
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Spring Lake Spur is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of grass and dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. However, larger vehicles may encounter challenges due to low-hanging branch...
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Badger Trail is a grass and dirt single-lane track through the woods of Northern Michigan. It is tight in areas as it is very lightly traveled. There are minor elevation changes along the way. The trail width varies along the way, but it ends with a very tight section so scraping branches could be p...
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LP-9 to 628 is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of dirt and sand, with a swamp section, and is surrounded by dense forest. However, there are a few areas where larger vehicles may...
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Hayner is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for vehicles of all types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises various terrains, including sand, gravel, dirt, and grass, and is surrounded by dense forests. While some larger vehicles may encounte...
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The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
Learn more about Big Cut

South of M68 the trail is single-track and unmaintained. Sandy base with a few spots that have the potential for large puddles if it's been raining. The foliage and trees are typical to Michigan but beautiful just the same. North of M68 the trail becomes wider and has a sand/gravel base. This portio...
Learn more about Silver Creek

Richard Lake is a wide sandy road with beautiful foliage and mature trees. The trail becomes very narrow at the sharp turn and becomes a winding two-track that curves through the woods. The trail is very scenic. Expect to do some trimming or get some of that good old Michigan pinstriping. There are ...
Learn more about Richard Lake

Sorgenfrei Highway is a windy, sandy/gravel dirt road wide enough for two vehicles. There are many intersecting trails to explore. The north end of the trail stops at M68, which will lead you to Ocqueoc Falls. The falls are worth visiting. There is a picnic area and bathrooms, and the falls are a gr...
Learn more about Sorgenfrei

The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
Learn more about Big Cut

South of M68 the trail is single-track and unmaintained. Sandy base with a few spots that have the potential for large puddles if it's been raining. The foliage and trees are typical to Michigan but beautiful just the same. North of M68 the trail becomes wider and has a sand/gravel base. This portio...
Learn more about Silver Creek

Richard Lake is a wide sandy road with beautiful foliage and mature trees. The trail becomes very narrow at the sharp turn and becomes a winding two-track that curves through the woods. The trail is very scenic. Expect to do some trimming or get some of that good old Michigan pinstriping. There are ...
Learn more about Richard Lake

Sorgenfrei Highway is a windy, sandy/gravel dirt road wide enough for two vehicles. There are many intersecting trails to explore. The north end of the trail stops at M68, which will lead you to Ocqueoc Falls. The falls are worth visiting. There is a picnic area and bathrooms, and the falls are a gr...
Learn more about Sorgenfrei