Beginner Off-Road Trails Near New Era, Michigan

Rothbury Forest Loop - FS 9292

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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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 1

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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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Forest Road 5301

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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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Forest Road 5300

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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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 3

This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners with some whoops. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed black dirt. In multiple…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 5

This motorcycle loop is a fast, wider offshoot of the rest of the Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail. In some sections, it is very rooted, and tight. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt,…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Forest Road 9219

This is an easy beginner off-road trail. Access is right off of M-120 just North of Twin Lake, Michigan. The trail is very easy with nothing very technical, unless you are snow-wheeling. You can stop…
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