Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

West Tower Road is a two-lane dirt road that is between Spectacle Lake and Dollar Settlement. Mission Hill Lookout Tower is the highest point in the area. There is limited cell service. Traveling from the…
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This route is an ORV route and a connector between the town of Pickford and the Foreman Lake Motorcycle trail. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a groomed snowmobile trail. This…
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Federal Forest Road 3364, also known as Dishpan, is a non-DNR road owned by the federal government. The surface is composed of sand, dirt, and gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it…
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Federal Forest Road 3041, also known as Little Avery, is a non-DNR road owned by the federal government. The surface consists of dirt, sand, and gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it…
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Federal Forest Road 3036, also known as flat land, is a non-DNR road owned by the federal government. It is classified as a two-track route that connects Rexford Road to FSR 3018, FSR 3605, and…
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Federal Forest Road 3018 is a federally managed, non-DNR road under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. It is open for public use with no known seasonal or emergency closures. The road surface consists…
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Federal Forest Road 3220, also known as Grouse Track, is a non-DNR road owned by the federal government. It is a two-track route that connects FSR 3018 to Mid Section 21 Road, Jack Pine Flat…
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M-28 to Strongs is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) route that's legal for all types of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail boasts diverse terrain, from sandy areas to gravelly sections and…
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This route is a forgotten road that has little to no traffic. If you are looking for a nice drive through the woods down a road/trail that nature is trying to reclaim, this is the…
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This route is an ORV route that is part of the growing collection of ORV-use roads and shared snowmobile trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a…
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Forrest Service road 3608 is a road that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily made up of sand and is surrounded by clearings. Since…
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Forrest Service Road 3158 is a versatile trail that accommodates various vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail can be divided into two distinct sections. The northern section predominantly features…
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Forrest Service Road 3600 is an open road that welcomes vehicles of all sizes and types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly made of sand and is surrounded by dense forests…
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Forrest Service Road 3336 is a versatile road that can accommodate a variety of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The eastern section is predominantly sandy and features clearings, while the western section is…
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Forest Service Road 3637 is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests, with some clearings…
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Forrest Service Road 3074 is a versatile road that accommodates various vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It can be divided into two distinct sections. The southern portion is predominantly sandy…
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Forrest Service Road 3602 is legal for all types of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is mostly made of dirt and surrounded by dense forests. While this road is legal for all…
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This is an alternate route to Tribag Mine. The trail is full-size friendly with scenic views. There are limited obstacles, though the terrain can get rocky in some sections. 4wd or AWD is recommended with…
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Forrest Service Road 3653 is a road that's legal for all vehicle sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is a two-track road of mostly hard-packed dirt surrounded by dense forest. While this…
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This is a well-maintained gravel road with a small water crossing. This road can be used to get to the Tribag Mine alternate route. This trail is SUV, 4WD Van, and Crossover friendly. The water…
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Forrest Service Road 3139, also known as Dick Road, is a designated ORV Route that is legal for all vehicle types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is primarily composed of gravel and…
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Explore the enchanting Naomikong Point Trail, a delightful adventure tailored for all skill levels and accessible without the need for a high-clearance vehicle. While this journey offers an easy-going experience, it's worth noting that there's…
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This is an alternate route to Tribag Mine. Full-size friendly with scenic views. There are limited obstacles, mostly gravel roads. Most can be completed in 2WD, with some spots needing traction with 4WD engagement when…
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Forrest Service road 3343 is a designated ORV route that's legal for all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is mostly gravel and surrounded by dense forests. There are pull-off spots where…
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This is an alternate route to Tribag Mine. Full-size friendly with scenic views. There are limited obstacles, mostly gravel roads. Most can be completed in 2WD, with some spots needing traction with 4WD engagement when…
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This is an alternate route to Tribag Mine. It is full-size friendly and has scenic views. The majority of the route can be completed in 2WD. There are beautiful lake views and access to Expedition…
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This is a two-track trail off of Carp Road. This is a there and back, the trail does not go all the way through as mapped. Trail has 3 camp spots with one on the…
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This trail is a relatively easy, graded, and without fear of pinstripes! It is mostly comprised of dirt and passes through the dense woods and overgrowth. There are intermittent water holes, but nothing significantly deep,…
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St. Ignace to Trout Lake is a designated ORV trail that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features hardpack and gravel, with occasional sections of sand. It…
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This is a well-maintained gravel dirt road that is two-way traffic. This route is accessible by any vehicle in two-wheel drive. This route serves as a connecting route between 'Castle Rock to Round Lake' to…
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