Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Munising, Michigan

After checking out Wagner and Alger Falls you can jump on this trail to start your day in the Munising area. The trail comes out on Highway 94 you can stop and get gas and…
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This trail is right across the street from the shipwreck boat tours. It's a nice, relaxing trail with nothing challenging. These trails are at their best during the fall. If you hit the timing with…
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This Route is part 1 and starts out on U.P. 419 to Juniper then Coalwood ORV Rail Trail. The trail is mostly good road dirt/sand. You can Stop in Shingleton Michigan for gas and food.…
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This trail starts at Candy Cane Lane to Perch Lake Road then you end up on Jasper Avenue. This trail will intersect with the Munising Loop. The trail also has a fun bonus a little…
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FS 2532, also known as Hack, is a lightly traveled narrow single-lane two-track with a dirt and sand mix. This trail travels through the Hiawatha National Forest with multiple trails in this area good for…
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FS 3177 Part 3 is a wide single-lane trail with dirt, sand, and gravel mixed. The landscape is a mixture of hardwood and pines. Washboard bumps and sand make up this section of the trail.…
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FS 2478, also known as Constance, is a narrow single-lane dirt road that will turn into a two-track. You can encounter mud and some soft sand on this route. The trail is tight in some…
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FS 2251, also known as Hanley/Chamberlain Road, is a wide dirt road that turns into a single lane with a sand, dirt, and gravel mix. The trail is mostly hardwoods with a flowing stream along…
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FS 2449, also known as Pine Plains, is a narrow single-lane dirt trail with pine trees along the edges. A mixture of washboard bumps and sand make up this trail. This trail can be run…
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FS 2488, also known as North Plains, is a narrow single-lane two-track. It's made of dirt and sand and lined with pines and hardwoods. This trail travels through the Hiawatha National Forest with multiple trails…
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The CR 578/UP7 Cutover brings Ridge Road Trail Loop with Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419 and Munising Loop all together. It's a short run but it ties the trails together. The Upper Peninsula of…
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FS 3177 Part 2 is a wide single-lane trail with dirt, sand, and gravel mixed. The landscape is a mixture of hardwood and pines. Washboard bumps and sand make up this section of the trail.…
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BC Cooke - FS 2349 is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track that is raw with overgrowth of brush, ferns, and tree limbs that have not been cut. The trail can be muddy after a rain.…
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FS 2332, also known as Henry Bullock, is a smooth single-lane two-track with pine trees on both sides. This trail winds through the Hiawatha National Forest with multiple trails in this area that mimic each…
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FS 2344, also known as Clemland, is a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is tight in some areas with low-hanging branches and brush along the trail. This trail intersects with BC Cooke FS 2349. The…
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FS 2328, also known as Tamich, is a tight and winding single-lane two-track with pine trees and ferns on both sides. Branches overhang the trail, giving it a tunnel effect. The trail ends at FS…
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FS 2330, also known as Dowel, is a tight single-lane two-track with pine trees on both sides. Branches overhang the trail, giving it a tunnel effect. There are multiple trails in this area and you…
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FS 2276 Part 1, also known as Cole Creek, is a wide single-lane dirt road. A mixture of washboard bumps with dirt and sand make up this trail. This trail can be run in either…
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You can jump on this trail from M-28 and enjoy the fall colors. We find this is the best time for the trails in the U.P. The trail will loop around then you can park…
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FS 2331, also known as Stamich, is a tight single-lane two-track with pine trees on both sides. Branches overhang the trail, giving it a tunnel effect. There are multiple trails in this area that mimic…
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FS 3177 Part 1 is a wide single-lane trail with dirt, sand, and gravel mixed. It's open for Jeeps, motorcycles, and ATVs. The landscape is a mixture of hardwood and pines. Washboard bumps and sand…
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FS 2252, also known as Beaver Creek, is a wide single-lane dirt trail that is well maintained. It travels through a marshy area with bridges making for a nice ride. The trail ends at FS…
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FS 2148, also known as Cherry Plains, is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track. This trail is tight in some areas with low-hanging branches and brush along the trail, with it ending at FS 2251. There…
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This is the last part of the track for the day. We ended up at Buckhorn Resort for a nice dinner. Blue Lake 2250, Bay De Noc 2269, Biangle 2559 then Hovey Lake 2473 right…
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Cherry Plains Spur B is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface consists of dirt and native materials…
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We jumped on the Trails in the Au Train area and headed to Au Train falls. The trails in this area are beautiful in the fall. This loop will connect with multiple trails and we…
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Doe Lake/Red Jack Lake is a wide and well-traveled single-lane dirt road that passes by Big Twin Lake. It has loose dirt with some mud. The trail is overgrown with ferns, grass, and bushes. Large…
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Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262 Is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track that will turn into a single-lane dirt road. The trail has overgrowth along the edge making some spots tighter than others. Fun trail for…
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Part 2 of the trails is a short loop before crossing over M-94 from U.P. 419/Juniper/Coalwood Trail. The trail continues on with some stops reading the info about the area's history. The trail is mostly…
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This is part 3 of the Haywire Grade Rail/ORV trail. The trail continues on with not only some Michigan history but an amazing ride throughout the upper peninsula. The creeks and fall col are always…
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