Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rose City, Michigan

Rose City East has a lot of sand and small rocks. It features long stretches of whoops and flowing corners. High-banked corners throughout make this a fun and easy-to-ride portion of the trail. This section…
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This trail runs from north to south. At the south end, it starts off Sage Lake Road and dead ends right before Rose City Road. While traveling the trail, the width alternates between one and…
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Sand trails, mild hill climbs, and great views; what more could you ask for? This route will take you through an area that is a little overgrown and could use trimming, but if you don't…
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This short trail will take you past several of the large oil rigs in the area along with some great spots to stop and take a break or lunch. The trail is mostly loose sand…
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This trail runs east to west, at the west end of the trail is Ambrose Lake State Campground, along with the Ambrose Lake ORV trailhead. The east end of the trail runs dead-end into another…
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This trail runs east and west between Inman and Meridian Roads. Towards the east, this trail looks more like a dirt road and is roughly 4 cars wide. The sand here is hard-packed and there…
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Part of the route on the east side is shared with the ATV trails in the area. As you head towards the west, the trail does open up and goes from 1.5 vehicles wide to…
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This 50" trail is a loop leaving from Ambrose Lake trailhead. You will find hard-packed and soft sand with some decent elevation changes, mature trees, and recent clear-cut areas. While running this trail you will…
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The west side of this trail starts tight and windy with some small elevation changes. This section of trails has some deeper mud holes. Roughly 1 mile into the trail if you are heading west,…
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This trail runs between Stoney Ridge and Meridian Road east and west. It is sandy with some loose spots and shallow mud holes. The trail width ranges between 2 and 4 cars wide. Along this…
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Heading north from Oyster Road, you will encounter a large sandy hill. This can be challenging for new riders. Lots of elevation change and a significant amount of sand. Nice flowing corners make this section…
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H57-13 Lupton is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is a mix of sand and hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It leads to several forest…
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This 50" trail is a loop leaving from Ambrose Lake trailhead. You will find hard-packed and soft sand with some decent elevation changes, mature trees, and recent clear-cut areas. While running this trail you will…
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This trail divides several counties along with the national forest and state forest. This trail is mostly 1 vehicle wide, with a few sections of 1.5-vehicle width. The trail is mostly sand with a few…
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Forrest Service Road 4460 is a versatile road suitable for various vehicles, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It primarily follows a designated ORV path and is frequently traveled, so be prepared for numerous…
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This trail runs north and south between Heath and Tower Roads. The southern portion of the trail is roughly 4 vehicles wide and runs along an underground natural gas pipeline. This south section has washboarding…
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Forrest Service road 4319 is a versatile road suitable for various vehicle sizes, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. Primarily a dirt two-track, it's surrounded by dense forests. While it's legal for all vehicles, some…
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This route runs through mature woods and recent clear-cut areas. The route runs from the Ambrose Lake area to the south along the YMCA camp. The route has everything from hard pack to mud holes…
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Forrest Service Road 4579 is a road suitable for vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily a two-track made up of dirt and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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The road starts as a very wide road that goes past a few houses at the beginning and narrows down a bit the further you go down the road. Various roads and trails intersect this…
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Forrest Service road 4329 is a versatile road suitable for various vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. It's constructed from sand and dirt and is surrounded by dense forests with a few clearings. This…
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Forrest Service road 4610 is a versatile road that can accommodate a wide range of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily made of dirt and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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This trail runs north and south between the West Branch Big Creek and Ambrose Lake area with a nice open view from a recent tree harvest. The north end of this trail is 4 vehicles…
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Forrest Service Road 1146 is a versatile road that accommodates various vehicle types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly composed of sand and is flanked by expansive open spaces. As you…
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Dow Road is a 2-ish vehicle-wide hard-packed road that will take you through older forest. This trail will take you to the West Branch area or the Clear Lake area for food and fuel. Plenty…
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Forest Service Road 4619 is a versatile road suitable for vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily composed of sand and hard-packed dirt, and it's surrounded by dense…
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The south end of the road is 3 cars wide, as you travel further north the road narrows down to 1.5 cars wide. Most of the road is sandy with occasional small mud holes. At…
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This trail maintains 2-4 car widths the entire way. The trail only has a few small elevation changes. For the most part, the ground is hard-packed sand and has some smaller shallow mud holes. You'll…
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Forrest Service Road 4144, also known as Evans Road, is a versatile road that can accommodate various vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. It's made up of dirt and gravel and is surrounded by…
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Forrest Service Road 4982 is a versatile road that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. Nestled amidst dense forests, the road is predominantly composed of sand. At the summit of…
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