Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Republic, Michigan

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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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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Craig Lake Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local…
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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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Road Primary Name: NORTH NESTORIA. Road Type: Non-DNR Road. ORV Status: Not a DNR Road - See local government laws. Surface Type: Gravel. Condition: Fair. Owner: Unspecified. Closure Criteria: Open. This route tends to have…
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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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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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Off-Highway 41 we jumped on Huron Mountain Drive-Eric's to Van Riper Trail which was already mapped. Then we took the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop for some amazing views and the colors could not have been…
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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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Don't be fooled by the straight start and finish to the road as it quickly turns into a 1 lane gravel road with ample hills and blind turns. Recommend 25mph max speed as this is…
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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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The trails in this area are mostly dirt and gravel with sections of rock every once in a while. In spring, conditions can be challenging due to snow melt, making the terrain soft and muddy.…
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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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Lukes Road is a non-DNR road that is maintained privately. The road has a surface composed of gravel, dirt, and native material, and it is in fair condition. The ownership of this road is unspecified,…
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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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Mount Arvon is the highest natural point in Michigan. Mount Arvon is located in L'Anse Township. When you arrive, make sure you take time for the view, especially with the fall colors. While exploring, you…
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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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From the north at mile marker 5 on Black Creek Road, there is a bridge and a parking lot that can hold about 12 vehicles. A short 150-foot walk from here leads to Leatherby Waterfall.…
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This is a connector trail from Roland Lake Road to the Lower Letherby Falls to the Mount Arvon Overlook trail. The trail heads East just North of the Roland Lake boat launch. Trails in this…
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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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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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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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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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This is Dickinson County Sportsman Club Road. This trail begins at its intersection with Trail A/Carney Lake Road and the paved portion of Sportsman Club Road. The trail ends at its intersection with Lyons Lake…
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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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After leaving the town of Iron Mountain headed north, this is the first access point to a trail and other trail systems in the area. Heading west to east, this trail will start out as…
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This is Dickinson County, Lyons Lake Road. This trail runs from its intersection with Sportsman Club Road, Trail A, and Calumet Mine Road Trail A, and ends at its intersection with Norway Truck Trail (NWT)…
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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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Browns Lake Road is located in the northeast corner of the Crystal Falls Forest Management Group. This trail provides access to the trails within the Crystal Falls Forest Management Group. This trail is wide, smooth,…
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