Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Sebewaing, Michigan

As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
Learn more about Old Sand Road

This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
Learn more about Rush Lake Access

This seasonal road runs between Main Street Road and Maple Ridge Road and makes its way through a beautiful mature forest. The terrain varies from gravel to hard pack, sand, and dirt with shallow mud holes. This route gets groomed & makes for easy/fast travel. There are little to no elevation ch...
Learn more about Walker Road

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

Near Omer, this track is a seasonal road that has different names at each end. Jose to the West and Michigan to the east. It all leads you to an area called the flats towards the north. This area dead ends on the Rifle River. This is a less-known area to use the river as it's a couple-mile drive ba...
Learn more about Michigan Road / Jose Road

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail

This track is a very enjoyable one that takes you between Knight Road and Main Street. If you're looking for an engaging ride through Michigan nature, this trail is for you. The trail's vegetation is very well maintained & is easily passable with any full-sized vehicle. The terrain is packed sand...
Learn more about Plains Creek Trail

Sterling Truck Trail is a seasonal road that is a great connector trail for many of the trails in the Gladwin area. The terrain is sandy and flat, and it is easily wide enough for two vehicles. It is very easy in difficulty, but it is unmaintained during rain or snow. During dry summer months, this ...
Learn more about Sterling Truck Trail

Wildlife Drive, located in Schiawasse National Wildlife Refuge, is a scenic, flat dirt road designed for a leisurely drive in a clockwise direction. Take your time to enjoy the stunning views, hiking trails, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. You can spot plenty of wildlife here, including birds, d...
Learn more about Wildlife Drive

This in-and-out sandy track starts and finishes on Jack Pine Road and is sure to show you a fun time. If you enjoy high-banked corners that invite you to drive fast, this spur is for you. You will find the width to be snug for a full-sized vehicle as it is only 1 vehicle wide most of the way. The...
Learn more about Cranberry Trail

FS 4685 is a two-track that is not maintained and is made up of pine hardwood mix. During winter and spring, you can run into mud and snow, so make sure you assess the trail before you explore. This trail can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Fores...
Learn more about FS 4685

FS 4404 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4403 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4404

FS 4403 is another two-lane well-maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This is an easy dirt road/trail that can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4403

This is a fun, sandy trail with multiple whoops providing the opportunity to test out your high-speed suspension. The trail is two vehicles wide when entering from Grim Road, but narrows to just over one vehicle wide as the trail winds through a clear-cut forest. There are opportunities for other sa...
Learn more about Gladwin Forest Baja

This forest road near Tawas provides a convenient connection between Plank Road and FS 4402, passing through mature forest to the south and younger growth to the north. The route consists of hard-packed sand and remains wide enough for two vehicles throughout, making for an easy drive. Unfortunately...
Learn more about FS 4401

Center Fireline Trail is a part of the Gladwin Scramble, a mixed-use riding area in the Gladwin Forest Management Unit. This trail is a two-lane dirt trail with mixed access and cross-traffic. You can expect a graded dirt road with sand and mud. This trail will lead you into the historical town of H...
Learn more about Center Fireline Trail

This route is part of a small riding area south of Jack Pine Rd. It takes you through a new growth forest that will keep you on your toes as it twists tightly through certain sections of the woods. The trail width ranges from a tight 1 full-size vehicle width to 2 vehicles wide. There is not much...
Learn more about Jackpine Trail

This route is an easy drive over hard-packed sand with little to no elevation changes. The trail width is two vehicles wide towards the west end and narrows to one vehicle wide on the east end with little vegetation overgrowth. During the winter, you'll want to avoid this trail due to it being shar...
Learn more about FS 4009 / FS 3678

FS 4514 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4404 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4514

FS 4544 is a two-track that is not maintained and is comprised of a pine hardwood mix. This is a short run in and out. At the time the trail was run FS 3170, was blocked by multiple trees. During winter and spring, you can run into mud and snow, so make sure you assess the trail before you explore. ...
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As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
Learn more about Old Sand Road

This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
Learn more about Rush Lake Access

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail

As the name implies, this is a sandy trail located primarily on public ground. This is the closest thing to a "trail" in Huron County. There are several whooped-out areas that require moderate ground clearance to pass without bottoming out. Most of the trail is dry, unless a recent rain event has oc...
Learn more about Old Sand Road

This is a primarily sand two-track that leads back to the public access site of Rush Lake. The trail itself is passable with a vehicle having moderate ground clearance. There are some small holes along the way, but no major water holes on the trail itself. The area is all public land with rustic cam...
Learn more about Rush Lake Access

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail