Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Portland, Michigan

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
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Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There…
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This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into…
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Scenic, sandy, and washouts describe this route perfectly. After rain, there is also quite a bit of mud. I would not recommend this in a two-wheel-drive vehicle. The sandy hill section is pretty easy to…
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Hart Trail is a short connector route that links the western side of the Yankee Springs Loop to the interior trail network within the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and the Barry State Game Area.…
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Peets Road is a short connector trail that joins the western side of the Yankee Springs Loop. The trail surface is a mix of sand, dirt, mud, and scattered rock, with the overall character changing…
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West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open…
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Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let…
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Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the…
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North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't…
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A scenic, easy-going trail through the woods in the Gladwin Forest area west of Midland. One of the few dry trails in the area, especially in the spring. The trail winds through woods and wetland.…
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The trail starts at the intersection of West Olson Road and Geneva Road. There are large yellow turn signs on either side of the trail marking the normal roads. It is 1 to 2 vehicles…
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This out-and-back trail starts off as a two-track through a logged area with a few lone oak trees still standing before getting sandier and heading into the woods. The first half of the trail is…
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This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the…
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Glenn West Trail is an adventurous and fun bidirectional road within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the West end, you'll start on a…
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This trail is a single-lane dirt track through the beautiful Manistee National Forest on Service Road 9453. It is at the border of Macosta and Montcalm Counties and runs between Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue.…
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Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most…
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Glenn East Trail is a classical Michigan bi-directional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located off Mount Hope Road, shortly off Highway 94, you'll find the west end of the trail, making it easily…
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Katz Trail is a very fun and scenic bidirectional road within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the north end, you'll start on a…
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Rogue River Game Trail #2 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most…
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Spears Trail is a unique and scenic bidirectional trail within the Gregory State Game Area, right off the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Located directly off Cedar Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting…
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This track is NFS Road 9884 in the beautiful Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt trail that curves its way through the forest between East 56th and East 52nd Streets.…
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This route is a Michigan two-track access trail which leads to a network of other trails. It splits into trails NFS 9884 and 9883. Although this is a simple and short access trail, the trees…
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Maute Trail is an exciting 2.5-mile scenic bidirectional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located near Highway 94 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end off…
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This trail is Service Road 9883 in the scenic Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt and sandy out-and-back trail off of NFS Road 9884 that ends at a non-motor vehicle…
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This trail is mild and weaves in and out of trees. There are a couple of off-camber spots, especially the exit. This trail also intertwines with Rookie Run and signage can be confusing but won't…
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This rural gravel road cuts straight across active farmland in central Allegan County. While not a technical trail, it's a useful connector between nearby two-tracks and seasonal roads, especially if you're linking routes across the…
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This mild trail weaves through the woods and intertwines with Deer Run on occasion. Signage can be a little confusing but exits are easy to find. There were a couple of small puddles but nothing…
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Camp Trail is a fun bidirectional trail just on the outskirts of the Waterloo Rec Area. Located east of Jackson near Highway 74, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end of Cedar…
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Leach Trail is a really fun and exciting bidirectional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 74 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern…
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