Beginner Off-Road Trails Near St. James, Michigan

Brevoort River is a trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests, with some…
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Jackson is a trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. While larger…
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This trail connects Quarry Road and Dinky Line trails. This trail has small elevation changes. The terrain is a mix of sand and mud. The trail width ranges from one to two vehicles wide. You…
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Trout Lake to Brevort is a designated ORV route that's legal for various vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded…
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Forrest Service Road 3502 is a versatile road that accommodates vehicles of diverse sizes and types, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The terrain varies; the western section is predominantly sandy, while the eastern…
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Forrest Service Road 3527 is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is primarily made up of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. While the road…
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Townline is a trail accessible to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is predominantly composed of sand and surrounded by dense forests. At the trail's southern terminus, there's an…
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Brevoort River Trail (FSR 3303) is Open April 30th through November 30th. A license plate is required. This is an easy scenic gravel trail that takes you to Brevoort Lake. There are a few narrow…
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Forrest Service Road 3477 is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is mostly a dirt two-track surrounded by dense forests. The northern end of the road has…
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Rock Rapids is a trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. There are…
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Rock Rapids spur is a trail that welcomes all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. At the…
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Forrest Service Road 3332 is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It is mostly gravel and surrounded by dense forests. Eventually, you'll cross over a bridge that spans…
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Forrest Service Road 3344 is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is mostly made of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. There are some…
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Forrest Service Road 3479 is a versatile road that accommodates various vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly composed of dirt with some sand and is surrounded by…
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Horse Shoe Trail is accessible to vehicles of all sizes, ranging from late 4x4s to dirt bikes. However, it's pretty narrow with trees, making navigating challenging if you're over 64 inches wide. The trail is…
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Country Road 446 to County Road 415 (CR 446 to CR 415) is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail…
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FS 510 to Ozark is a legal trail accessible to vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly sandy and surrounded by dense forests. The numerous twists and turns…
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Pine needle is a trail open to all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. However, the larger 4x4s might encounter challenges due to overhanging brush on the trail. The trail is primarily composed of…
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This is a very easy gravel forest service road starting in St. Ignace near Castle Rock and heads west into Hiawatha National Forest towards Round Lake. The trail is wide enough for 2 vehicles in…
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East Creek Connector offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. This section acts as an ORV-friendly route from Country Road 415 to Danaher Plains Trail.…
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Trout Lake 2 Track is a spur trail off the main St. Ignace to Trout Lake Trail. Riding with all types of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes, is legal. However, larger vehicles may…
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Brockies Pond is a non-maintained ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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St. Ignace to Trout Lake is a designated ORV trail that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features hardpack and gravel, with occasional sections of sand. It…
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Trout Lake Spur Trail is a trail that welcomes vehicles of all sizes and types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forest.…
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Carlson Camp is a seasonal road that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly made of dirt and gravel and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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Forrest Service road 3343 is a designated ORV route that's legal for all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is mostly gravel and surrounded by dense forests. There are pull-off spots where…
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After leaving Tahquamenon Falls for an amazing time, it's time for some trails. Take Camp 7 to Charcoal Grade Road. Then, finish the loop on Skyline Truck Trail. This was a nice ride before dark…
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Barker Trail is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all vehicle types, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail offers a diverse range of terrain, including sand, two-track, and some…
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Camp 9 road is a snowmobile trail in the wintertime, but a smooth dirt path the rest of the year. The woodsy path is wide enough for a full-sized vehicle, but not wide enough for…
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Clark is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail consists of two tracks made of sand and dirt and…
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