Beginner Off-Road Trails Near South Boardman, Michigan

Church Street Trail is a very fun and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located only 1/4 mile off highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south…
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Branch Road Trail is an adventurous and fun bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located only a mile off Highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the SE end,…
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Taylor Creek Trail is an easy & scenic bidirectional seasonal road. Located just a mile off Highway US-131 near Crofton, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a…
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Crofton Road Trail is a chill and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located between Crofton and South Boardman near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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North Boardman River Trail is a bumpy and sandy bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern…
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Crofton West Trail is an awesome trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Boardman River…
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Deadwood Trail is an easy and overgrown bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its way. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit near highway US-131 in Crofton, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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Crofton Road Southwest Trail is an easy and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located right in Crofton off highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the SE…
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Twisters Trail is everything you would think it is based upon its name. This short bidirectional scenic trail twists and turns many times within its 3/4 mile length. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management…
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Mayfield road is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. You can…
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South River Road Trail is an awesome bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southwestern end of…
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SFR 442142 Trail is an exciting, short, and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located near highway US-131 in South Boardman, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end…
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This excellent two-lane dirt road winds through Traverse City Forest Management Land. Offering spectacular views of the rolling Oak and Pine forest. Along the route, you will find smooth, well-graded roads that will steer you…
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Grand Traverse has a slightly wider feel than your typical singletrack, making it easier to carry speed in many sections. That said, be mindful of other riders, especially on fast corners. The trail transitions smoothly…
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This trail features a long, straight road to the north that connects to a fun singletrack spur to the south. The singletrack is generally hard-packed, with some roots and elevation changes scattered throughout. Be cautious…
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The North Spur is a straightforward extension of the North Loop, featuring mostly small, manageable whoops and a relatively open trail. While the ride is generally mellow, be prepared for the occasional surprise in the…
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Cedar Creek Rd travels east and west on the south end of a 31,000-acre piece of Traverse City Forest Management Land. This trail provides some great views and offers access to many other off-roading opportunities.…
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Grand Traverse West offers a wide variety of terrain. You'll flow through fast, open sections that quickly transition into tighter, more technical stretches. Expect to encounter classic giant Michigan whoops and a healthy mix of…
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Grand Traverse Central is one of the wider and faster sections of the entire system. It features larger elevation changes compared to other areas, offering a more flowing ride. While small roots are present, they're…
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Island Lake North Trail is a classical Michigan two-track bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern…
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Dockery Rd NW is mostly an unmaintained two-lane gravel road that offers scenic views of the surrounding state land. If you follow state forest guidelines, you can hike along this route and do dispersed camping.…
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Guernsey Lake Rd NW travels north and south through Traverse City State Forest Land. This road provides a bit more of a challenge than Guernsey Lake Rd to the south. This route is mostly one…
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Traverse Trail is a small part of the LP55 snowmobile route. This trail is a great ride to see beautiful stretches of timbered forest. This trail has a good mix of sand, dirt, and a…
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Brown Farm Trail is an easy bidirectional seasonal trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of…
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This route starts off State Highway 72 on the north end and begins as a well-graded two-lane gravel road with some private property on both sides. As you continue into Traverse City Forest Management Land,…
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LP 55 Trail is a unique bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end of Smith…
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This trail is packed dirt with sufficient room for two vehicles to pass. At one point, the trail crosses US31, but does not run alongside of it. 4WD is not necessary. There are lots of…
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Kalkaska North Mountain Bike Trail is a fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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Smith Lake Trail is an exciting and fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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Kalkaska South Mountain Bike Trail is a fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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