Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Rose City, Michigan

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

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 mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

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 with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

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 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road

Marilyn Lane is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations). It traverses throu...
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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 are some smaller elevation changes. The west half of the trail starts to narrow but never becomes less than 2 ve...
Learn more about McGregor

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4173 is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations)...
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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 very fun. There is good canopy cover and a lot of trees, and let's not forget whoops!
Learn more about Rose City West

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4227, also known as Bass Lake, is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to loc...
Learn more about Bass Lake - FS 4227

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 two vehicles wide. The trail is a mix of loose sand and hard pack while traveling through older forest and cl...
Learn more about Lentz Trail

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4147, also known as Deckerville Road/ Warbler Road, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road ...
Learn more about Deckerville/ Warbler - FS 4147

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 see all sorts of wildlife. This trail is also part of the MCCCT.
Learn more about Ambrose Lake Trail East Loop

The Ambrose Lake to Rose City Trail is a moderate ORV trail that provides a direct, off-road connection between the Ambrose Lake area and the city of Rose City in Roscommon County. It’s designed for riders who want a true trail experience rather than road-based travel, with terrain that reflects cla...
Learn more about Ambrose Lake to Rose City Trail

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4176 is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations)...
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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 service roads and additional 50-inch trails. To fully enjoy this trail, it must be traveled in both direc...
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Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4075, also known as Trout Lake, is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to lo...
Learn more about Trout Lake - FS 4075

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4210 is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulations)...
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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 and consists of a sandy terrain. You can expect to see some elevation changes with the b...
Learn more about Cuttin Lake Road

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 crosses 2 tracks with a lot of side-by-side and jeep traffic. Be sure to stop at all road cro...
Learn more about Rose City East

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4609 is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government regulat...
Learn more about FS 4609

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

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 mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

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 with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

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 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

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 mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

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 with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

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 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road