Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tower, Michigan

Red Bridge Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt and sand. There is more sand in…
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This trail is a point-to-point trail in Pigeon Forest, starting on Webb Road (dirt road with gas and diner nearby) near Wolverine - Afton Mich area which at the east end connects to the Pigeon…
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Brown Trail is a very narrow two-track. Expect to do some trimming and to get good ol' Michigan pinstriping. This is a fun hilly trail. There are a couple of deep puddles. Some areas have…
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This is a bypass of the Fisherman's trail and connects you to the Beaver Dam trail, which is a great ride in spring after a snow melt. You will travel through the Pigeon River forest…
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This track is mostly sand and gravel with little erosion. You'll find mixed traffic here such as snowmobiles, ATVs, and full-size vehicles. Much of this Trail is for snowmobile use only in the winter. Be…
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Mostly dirt roads through a state forest. In the spring time, it's easy to find mud if you want to get your tires wet. There are many lakes in the area. It's mostly flat, without…
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This is a point-to-point trail (or what Michigan calls a "seasonal road") starting on Webb Road and then going into Pigeon Forest, turning south on Fisherman's Road. It's a dirt trail with standing water and…
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LP 9 to Sinkholes is a mix of a designated ORV trail and a gravel road. It's legal for any vehicle size and type, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The designated ORV portion is…
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This is a nice, easy trail that follows the shore of Tomahawk Creek, flooding. Made up of mostly soft Michigan sugar sand. There is a spot where there is water over the road most of…
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Anderson is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of hardpack dirt and is…
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If you're looking for a peaceful nature drive this route will be for you. This track is a relaxing drive as you wind along this sandy/gravel northern Michigan road. There are many offshoot trails along…
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LP 492 is an off-road vehicle trail that accommodates a wide range of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It serves as a crucial link between LP-9 and provides access to essential food and…
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Spring Lake Spur is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of grass and dirt and…
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Hayner is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for vehicles of all types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises various terrains, including sand, gravel, dirt, and…
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Mixed Bag is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail offers a diverse range of terrain, including sand,…
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The LP 9 to Elk Road Trail is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for vehicles of all types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly…
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Elk Road is a road that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's made up of mostly gravel and is surrounded by mostly clearings from logging, which provides…
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LP 9 is an ORV trail that accommodates riders of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail features a diverse landscape, including sugar sand and hard-pack terrain, dense forests, and large, clearings…
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LP-9 to 628 is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of dirt and sand,…
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This trail will connect to the Afton Area Trail on the north end and the Fisherman's Trail on the south end. It is mainly all dirt. The trail starts wide but slims down to a…
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This is an Afton area trail, a 12-mile journey through the scenic forest that will take you to a great place to eat (The Wigwam Restaurant) via sandy trails. There is fuel in Wolverine, MI…
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The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage.…
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An enjoyable ride through the MI woods is to be had on this tight two track trail. If you're afraid of a few minor pin stripes, then this trail is not for you. This trail…
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Clear Lake State Park Trailhead is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of sand and is flanked…
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This is a relaxing drive through the woods, with a single-lane and two-track. The surface is a mix of dirt and sand, with a short section of loose sand and a rocky hill thrown in…
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This entertaining ride is a single lane two-track that has varied surfaces as you make your way along. You'll encounter dirt, sand, gravel and even some rocky areas. There are some tight spots along the…
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The West end of this trail begins on cement but becomes a seasonal road less than a mile from the start point. The trail is only one vehicle wide. It has a sandy/gravel base. There…
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Logging Lane is a longer trail that connects several other trails in the area. It starts in a logging area as a single lane dirt and gravel trail with a few water holes depending on…
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A single-lane, straight trail through the Atlanta Forest Management Unit that crosses several other trails, giving you plenty of options to plan your day off-roading. This trail passes through some old logging sites as well…
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Rod and Gun is a trail that's open to vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests,…
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