Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Spring Lake, Michigan

The trail goes from Ewing Road to the shore or Cedar Creek. There are mild hills and water holes. The trail is very easy in my jeep. I did the trail on the motorcycle and…
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The entrance to Austin Road is hidden within the Stonegate Golf Course. The two track is directly across from Hadrian's Way within the subdivision. The road can be very muddy at different times of the…
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Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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NFS 5912 is an easy out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but it does contain a lot of bumps and potholes. It twists and turns and crosses…
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NFS 9842 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical. It twists, turns, and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and…
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NFS 9845 is a fun out-and-back, side shoot off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and dirt…
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MSG Trail is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located within the Muskegon State Game Area, this trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt as you wind…
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NFS 9847/Cedar Creek Motorsport Trailhead is a short and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but don't sleep on it. Its sandy base can catch you off…
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Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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NFS 9847 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail typically isn't technical, but it does have one hilly section that can get washed out. When this happens, tree roots…
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NFS 9104 is a fun off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail a couple of times, which is used for ATVs and…
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This is an easy beginner off-road trail. Access is right off of M-120 just North of Twin Lake, Michigan. The trail is very easy with nothing very technical, unless you are snow-wheeling. You can stop…
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This trail starts at the end of Bossett Road on the border of Muskegon and Newaygo Counties in the Muskegon State Game Area. It is a mostly dirt two-track that provides access to hiking trails…
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The Forest Road cuts between Crystal Lake Road and Holton Whitehall Road. The trail does not offer much difficulty but is quite tight in sections. I would expect full-size vehicles to get pine needle pin…
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NFS 9179 is an easy off-road trail loop for beginners. Located within the Manistee National Forest, this trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt as you wind…
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NFS 9152 is a fun and scenic off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail crosses over the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail a few times. Most of this trail consists of sand and dirt…
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The Forest Road passes between Staple Road and Forest Road 9869. The road crosses the motorsports trail twice. On the midpoint of the trail there is a small spur that goes down to a pond.…
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NFS 9849 is one of the most unique off-road trails in Michigan. Located within the Manistee National Forest, this trail is easy with nothing technical. However, it does contain "The Sand Box." From a spur…
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NFS 9850 is an easy out-and-back offroad trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the 2-track as it crosses over the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail. Most of the…
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West Shore SMT DNR 19 is a fun and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the two-track. Most of the trail consists of sand with…
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Ewing Hill is a fun, local off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is found off NFS 9180 Trail and West Shore SMT DNR 19 Trail and can be run in either direction.…
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NFS 9180 is a fun off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It starts off running alongside the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt as you twist…
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NFS 9851 is an easy off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. Although this trail is short and has nothing technical, it connects outdoor enthusiasts for many reasons. This track gives access to the Holton…
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This is a there-and-back trail that ends at protected wetlands. It seems the 2nd half of the original 9195 has been overgrown and impassable for many years. The newer section at the end does have…
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This portion of Raymond Road will take you to Forest Route 9185 or Linderman Road. Raymond Road has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own…
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This section of Dalson Road is unimproved and cuts through the forest between Raymond and Brunswick Roads. Near the middle of the trail, the road goes around a large marshy area. The trail is easy…
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This short section of Linderman connects to a maintained portion that leads to Brunswick Road, providing access to several unmaintained seasonal roads with their own challenges depending on the season. This two-track can be managed…
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This forest road is mostly sand and dirt-based. Low-clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. The dirt is very soft and can get rutted easily. The trail is very scenic with…
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This is a nice quiet Forest Service Road located just outside the town of Whitehall in the Manistee National Forest. The trail is fairly narrow in the summer months with overgrowth, and some pinstriping is…
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Stunning views with easy access to Forest Route 9192. This 2 track can be completed by a variety of vehicles. AWD crossovers or low clearance stock 4x4s will find this trail easy to manage. Flat…
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