Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Palmer, Michigan

The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road…
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Hemmings Lake Road is a nice easy drive through Gwinn Forest Management Unit. The road mostly travels east and west. On the west end of the trail, it is two vehicles wide on the straight…
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Crooked Lake Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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Cataract Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road,…
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County Road NNB is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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County Road NNA is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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EEM Road is a county road that curves away from East State Highway M-35 and connects to North Cataract Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road with a private owner. The surface consists of…
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Forestville Road is a section of the HLF Trail. This trail has areas that are only one vehicle wide with places to pass. There are some small mud puddles and areas with loose rocks and…
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Mount Marquette Road is a trail just outside of downtown Marquette. This trail is a one-way road with the start point being just off M-41. This is the starting trailhead to many hiking trails and…
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Start the day at the CR 510 Old Bridge Overlook to check out the fall colors. Jump back on CR 510 to the trails and take UP 14/CR 510 then took CR GGA to CR…
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Charlie Lakes Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and sand, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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Harlow Lake Road is a section of the HLF Trail. It's a two-lane dirt road that winds around Harlow Lake. There are many pull-offs to use for a picnic or to even launch a boat…
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Pohlman Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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Kates Grade Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists primarily of gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject…
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Bryan Creek Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is primarily gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to…
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ORV Route C -- Gwinn is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR…
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Camp 11 Truck Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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The primary name of the road is Sporley Lake/Wilson Lake Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not a DNR-managed road, and users should refer…
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This road begins as a well-graded two-lane dirt route and gradually narrows as it follows Wilson Creek, offering scenic views and one bridge crossing over the creek. It ends at a private property sign, with…
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Dishno Road is accessed off of County Road FX on the east and Huron Mountain Drive Big Erics to Van Riper on the west side. This trail is mostly rocky and dirt base. No notable…
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The primary name of the road is Yalmer Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not managed by the Department of Natural Resources, and users…
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This trail requires four-wheel drive and offers a mix of sand, dirt, and 4 to 6-inch round rocks, with occasional 12 to 24-inch-deep mud holes. On the east side, there is a sign that reads…
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This is a very cool trail that runs between Magnum Road and Yalmer Road. The trail can be traveled from either direction. The trail goes through the Gwinn Forest Management Unit. There are many other…
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Trail Submission: The Northwestern Trail travels through Michigan wilderness with multiple small stream crossings, rock formations, and frequent chances to encounter wildlife. Some streams are crossed by small bridges while others are direct water crossings.…
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Old Camp Four Trail is an easy rocky two-track trail that winds through Gwinn Forest. The trail is plenty wide for all vehicle types. It isn't quite two vehicles wide, but there are spots to…
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Backroad route from Big Eric's Bridge State Forest Campground to Van Riper State Park. This route passes through the Huron Mountains and touches the McCormick Wilderness area of Ottawa National Forest. The route is mostly…
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This is the Felch OHV Grade Trail A. This section of the grade runs from the town of Felch to the town of Hardwood. The trail passes through the town of Foster City. Like Most…
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Calumet Mine Road Trail A is located in Dickinson County Michigan, and runs from its intersection with Sportsman Club Road, Trail A and Lyons Lake Road to the town of Felch where it intersects the…
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Finn Town Road is located in Dickinson County, Michigan, and runs from where the paved section of Finn Town Road ends, and travels to Calumet Mine Road Trail A. This trail is fast-paced and wide,…
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FS 2000, also known as Billie Helmer, is a single-lane two-track winding through the Hiawatha National Forest with some waterholes but nothing too deep. The trail opens up to a single-lane dirt road with some…
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