Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Skanee, Michigan

Mount Arvon is the highest natural point in Michigan. Mount Arvon is located in L'Anse Township. When you arrive, make sure you take time for the view, especially with the fall colors. While exploring, you…
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This is a connector trail from Roland Lake Road to the Lower Letherby Falls to the Mount Arvon Overlook trail. The trail heads East just North of the Roland Lake boat launch. Trails in this…
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From the north at mile marker 5 on Black Creek Road, there is a bridge and a parking lot that can hold about 12 vehicles. A short 150-foot walk from here leads to Leatherby Waterfall.…
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Off-Highway 41 we jumped on Huron Mountain Drive-Eric's to Van Riper Trail which was already mapped. Then we took the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop for some amazing views and the colors could not have been…
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Backroad route from Big Eric's Bridge State Forest Campground to Van Riper State Park. This route passes through the Huron Mountains and touches the McCormick Wilderness area of Ottawa National Forest. The route is mostly…
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The trails in this area are mostly dirt and gravel with sections of rock every once in a while. In spring, conditions can be challenging due to snow melt, making the terrain soft and muddy.…
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Trail Submission: The Northwestern Trail travels through Michigan wilderness with multiple small stream crossings, rock formations, and frequent chances to encounter wildlife. Some streams are crossed by small bridges while others are direct water crossings.…
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Don't be fooled by the straight start and finish to the road as it quickly turns into a 1 lane gravel road with ample hills and blind turns. Recommend 25mph max speed as this is…
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Road Primary Name: NORTH NESTORIA. Road Type: Non-DNR Road. ORV Status: Not a DNR Road - See local government laws. Surface Type: Gravel. Condition: Fair. Owner: Unspecified. Closure Criteria: Open. This route tends to have…
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Craig Lake Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local…
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This trail is located in the Baraga plains area, it is mostly dirt and sand with the occasional rocky patch. This bypass is an optional route for Menge Road. This is a great ride in…
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Copper County State Forest Road is a non-DNR road under private ownership. The surface consists of dirt, sand, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road,…
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The trail is mostly hard-packed rock with some areas of loose dirt. The trail will take you from Gay, Michigan to Mohawk-Gay Road where you can make some decisions on direction. The trail is easy…
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Dishno Road is accessed off of County Road FX on the east and Huron Mountain Drive Big Erics to Van Riper on the west side. This trail is mostly rocky and dirt base. No notable…
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ORV Route BD, known as the ST-3 Railway portion, is an open segment measuring approximately 10.08 miles in length. The route has a maximum width of 72 inches and features a surface composed of dirt,…
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Plains Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of gravel, dirt, sand, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Although it is classified as a non-DNR road,…
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Park at Baraga Plains Trailhead. The north loop is a two-track flat trail. There is plenty of sand, roots, and puddles, but no whoops or hills. It's a wonderful place for kids and less experienced…
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This trail geometry is now updated to avoid the road closure near the Wisconsin/Michigan border. The Seven Hour Plane Crash trail can be run from Crandon, Wisconsin, or from Copper Harbor, Michigan, and travels all…
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ORV Route B is an open segment that measures approximately 3.24 miles in length. The route has a width greater than 12 feet and features a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material.…
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This is a railroad grade-like trail, that is anything but flat. There are many rough spots and dips in the trail with a mixed bed ranging from gravel to medium rip rap. The trail leads…
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Start the day at the CR 510 Old Bridge Overlook to check out the fall colors. Jump back on CR 510 to the trails and take UP 14/CR 510 then took CR GGA to CR…
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This is one of Michigan's ORV Routes that is open to all licensed vehicles and ORVs. It runs from Houghton to Greenland at roughly 40 miles in length, utilizing the old Copper Range Railroad grade.…
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The Keweenaw State Trail can take you all the way from Calumet to the end of the Peninsula. This is one short segment of that trail that is easy to navigate with a solid trail…
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This trail requires four-wheel drive and offers a mix of sand, dirt, and 4 to 6-inch round rocks, with occasional 12 to 24-inch-deep mud holes. On the east side, there is a sign that reads…
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Baraga Plains South Loop is not bidirectional. From the Baraga Plains trailhead, cross the street where the two-track trail will begin. There are posted signs "Start" and "End." This trail is a mix of hard-pack…
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Gorge Cutoff Primary is a Forest Access Route managed by the Baraga Forestry Service. The route is open to ORV use and has a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. The road…
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This trail runs along an old railroad grade off the Bill Nicholls trail back to the Bill Nicholls trail. It is an alternative to running through the towns of Painesdale, Trimountain, and South Range. The…
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Lukes Road is a non-DNR road that is maintained privately. The road has a surface composed of gravel, dirt, and native material, and it is in fair condition. The ownership of this road is unspecified,…
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Short and easy is how this trail is described. It does get narrow and has a few water holes to navigate but they have a hard bottom. This makes for an easy escape or entrance…
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This section of FDR 2200 is mapped from Markey Lake Road to FDR 2270. The area mapped is 10.8 miles long, and takes about an hour with an average speed of 10.1 MPH including time…
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