Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Three Lakes, Michigan

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The…
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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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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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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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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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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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Hemmings Lake Road is a nice easy drive through Gwinn Forest Management Unit. The road mostly travels east and west. On the west end of the trail, it is two vehicles wide on the straight…
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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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This section of FDR 2270 is mapped from FDR 2200 to FDR 2276. FRD 2270 continues NE another 5 miles to the Prickett Dam Rd area. (That leads on to M38 about 7 miles total)…
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FDR 1300 / Markey Lake Road is 8.4 miles long and takes about 45 minutes with an average speed of 10.4 MPH including time for trail pictures. This is both FDR 1300 and Markey Lake…
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Bryan Creek Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is primarily gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to…
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This road begins as a well-graded two-lane dirt route and gradually narrows as it follows Wilson Creek, offering scenic views and one bridge crossing over the creek. It ends at a private property sign, with…
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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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Camp 11 Truck Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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Kates Grade Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists primarily of gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject…
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The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road…
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