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

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Fossil Ledge

This easy trail will get you to Fossil Ledge for some beautiful views, swimming and walking.
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Nevenens Road Loop

This loop is very family-friendly and is great day or night. The trail can have some water holes during spring and if the island has a lot of rain during summer. The trail has one…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Skyline Loop

After leaving Tahquamenon Falls for an amazing time, it's time for some trails. Take Camp 7 to Charcoal Grade Road. Then, finish the loop on Skyline Truck Trail. This was a nice ride before dark…
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Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

East Marblehead Cutover

The East Marblehead Cutover will take you to multiple trails like Tank traps, South Shore Beach, and Marblehead or if you're coming from Marblehead you can jump on South Glen Cove Road and jump back…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Red Bridge Trail

Red Bridge Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt and sand. There is more sand in…
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Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

LP 767

LP 767 is a very well-maintained sand trail. All signage is very clear and main intersections are well parked. In some areas the sand gets a little thick, but nothing that any stock all-wheel drive…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

LP 76/7

LP 76/7 is two trails combined, but they split about a mile in. It is a very well-maintained sand trail. All downed trees are cut and pulled out of the immediate way. In some areas…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Two Hearted Trail West

Two Hearted Trail West is a 50-Inch ORV trail located on the northern coast of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a shallow sand trail with some spots of black dirt. Two Hearted tends…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Marl Creek Road 765/760

This trail starts out as 765 and then turns into 760 south of North County Line Road. There is a sand bowl on the trail immediately after North County Line Road. Then turns into Marl…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hunters Road

Like many "roads" in Michigan, this is a two-track trail. Sandy, mild, and enjoyable. The last section of the trail north of Wolverine road was pretty tight. A full-size vehicle can fit, but not if…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Pigeon River Roaming

Mostly dirt roads through a state forest. In the spring time, it's easy to find mud if you want to get your tires wet. There are many lakes in the area. It's mostly flat, without…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Pine Ridge Trail North

The north section of Pine Ridge Trail is mostly loose dirt, dotted with sandy corners and plenty of roots that run in every direction across the trail. While the sand is easier to navigate after…
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Total Miles
20.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

East Creek Connector

East Creek Connector offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. This section acts as an ORV-friendly route from Country Road 415 to Danaher Plains Trail.…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Danaher Plains Trail

Danaher Plains is a 50-Inch ORV trail that is located East of Newberry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This trail is smooth, fast, and easy to follow. Due to lack of traffic, there are…
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Total Miles
26.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Big Bear

Big Bear is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber…
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Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa