Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Sheridan, Michigan

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
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West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open up to more of a clear cut as the road continues. Eventually, you will run into a spot where you can turn around....
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Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let other vehicles by as this is a one-lane trail. The north end of the trail is accessible by Youngman Cutover of West ...
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Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the forest. The trail terrain is dirt and it's an easy drive that offers access to some more rid...
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North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't great so offline maps would be a good idea. This trail is tight with some fun winding turns and gre...
Learn more about North Youngman Road

This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into the trail it turns from a gravel road into a two-track. Along the route, there are pull offs for the public land. ...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail

Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There are many pull-offs to park and enjoy the public land. Halfway through this trail, you w...
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast

This trail is a single-lane dirt track through the beautiful Manistee National Forest on Service Road 9453. It is at the border of Macosta and Montcalm Counties and runs between Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue. There are no major obstacles on this scenic route and there are plenty of areas to pass ...
Learn more about NFS Road 9453

This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the trees, watch out for other riders as the road is narrow and there are several steep hills you can't se...
Learn more about Canadian Lakes Trail 1

This route is a Michigan two-track access trail which leads to a network of other trails. It splits into trails NFS 9884 and 9883. Although this is a simple and short access trail, the trees along this track can be vibrant with fall foliage and the glimmering snow in winter can take your breath away...
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Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail combines sand and dirt and weaves throughout the Manistee National Forest. Along this...
Learn more about Rogue River Game Trail #1

This trail is Service Road 9883 in the scenic Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt and sandy out-and-back trail off of NFS Road 9884 that ends at a non-motor vehicle area. The trail is a bit hilly and can be rutted in areas, but nothing that presents a major obstacle....
Learn more about NFS Road 9883

This track is NFS Road 9884 in the beautiful Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt trail that curves its way through the forest between East 56th and East 52nd Streets. Some spots are somewhat sandy as well as rutted-out during muddy times. There is one small mud/water...
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Rogue River Game Trail #2 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the washboard trail combines sand, dirt, and mud and weaves throughout the Manistee National Fo...
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Forest Service Road 9207 is an out-and-back off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. As you head north on the trail you'll cross over NF...
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Forest Service Road 9208 (Bear Drive) is a great off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is mostly easy with nothing very technical. There are 4 sandy/muddy hilly mounds to go over along the route. A stock-height, long-w...
Learn more about NFS 9208 (Bear Drive)

Forest Service Road 9206 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout Manistee National Forest. Alon...
Learn more about NFS 9202

Forest Service Road 9053 is one of the most scenic trails this far south in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Located less than a mile west of Hardy Dam, this route is very accessible. Although this trail is easy with nothing technical, don't sleep on the twists and turns it navigates you through. Th...
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Forest Service Road 9206 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just east of Newaygo off 82nd Street, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout Manistee National Forest. Alon...
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Scenic, sandy, and washouts describe this route perfectly. After rain, there is also quite a bit of mud. I would not recommend this in a two-wheel-drive vehicle. The sandy hill section is pretty easy to get stuck in a 2-wheel drive. There are also sections where you can bottom out lower vehicles. Th...
Learn more about Middleville State Game Area

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road

West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open up to more of a clear cut as the road continues. Eventually, you will run into a spot where you can turn around....
Learn more about West Cannonsville Road

Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let other vehicles by as this is a one-lane trail. The north end of the trail is accessible by Youngman Cutover of West ...
Learn more about Langston Trail

Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the forest. The trail terrain is dirt and it's an easy drive that offers access to some more rid...
Learn more about Youngman Cut Over

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from thick dense forest to open clearcuts. You'll have a multitude of turnouts to access the game area. There are also ...
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road

West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open up to more of a clear cut as the road continues. Eventually, you will run into a spot where you can turn around....
Learn more about West Cannonsville Road

Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let other vehicles by as this is a one-lane trail. The north end of the trail is accessible by Youngman Cutover of West ...
Learn more about Langston Trail

Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the forest. The trail terrain is dirt and it's an easy drive that offers access to some more rid...
Learn more about Youngman Cut Over