Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Turner, Michigan

This seasonal road runs between Main Street Road and Maple Ridge Road and makes its way through a beautiful mature forest. The terrain varies from gravel to hard pack, sand, and dirt with shallow mud holes. This route gets groomed & makes for easy/fast travel. There are little to no elevation ch...
Learn more about Walker Road

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail

This track is a very enjoyable one that takes you between Knight Road and Main Street. If you're looking for an engaging ride through Michigan nature, this trail is for you. The trail's vegetation is very well maintained & is easily passable with any full-sized vehicle. The terrain is packed sand...
Learn more about Plains Creek Trail

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

Near Omer, this track is a seasonal road that has different names at each end. Jose to the West and Michigan to the east. It all leads you to an area called the flats towards the north. This area dead ends on the Rifle River. This is a less-known area to use the river as it's a couple-mile drive ba...
Learn more about Michigan Road / Jose Road

This spur trail gets you off Old State Road and into the woods. This area seems to be commonly used, keeping the vegetation from getting too overgrown. There is also a lot of evidence of the DNR putting up blockades to keep people from continuing off-trail use. The terrain here is a mix of hard-pack...
Learn more about FS 4161 / FS 4163

FS 4685 is a two-track that is not maintained and is made up of pine hardwood mix. During winter and spring, you can run into mud and snow, so make sure you assess the trail before you explore. This trail can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Fores...
Learn more about FS 4685

This route is an easy drive over hard-packed sand with little to no elevation changes. The trail width is two vehicles wide towards the west end and narrows to one vehicle wide on the east end with little vegetation overgrowth. During the winter, you'll want to avoid this trail due to it being shar...
Learn more about FS 4009 / FS 3678

FS 4403 is another two-lane well-maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This is an easy dirt road/trail that can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4403

The terrain is hard-packed sand that is a little bumpy and will have a few small mud puddles. Drivers will also find mature forest and large stones that line a good portion of the route. This out-and-back route is great for those who like to disperse camp. Along the way, you will find smaller grassy...
Learn more about FS 4713

This in-and-out sandy track starts and finishes on Jack Pine Road and is sure to show you a fun time. If you enjoy high-banked corners that invite you to drive fast, this spur is for you. You will find the width to be snug for a full-sized vehicle as it is only 1 vehicle wide most of the way. The...
Learn more about Cranberry Trail

FS 4404 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4403 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
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FS 2630 is a two-lane well-maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This is an easy dirt road/trail that can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
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H9-4 Sand Lake, a 50-inch trail, traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is predominantly sandy and is flanked by dense forests, interspersed with clearings. There are long, winding corners along with some big, straightaways. To fully appreciate this trail, it's recommended to travel...
Learn more about H9-4 Sand Lake

FS 4514 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of pine hardwood mix. It will connect with FS 4404 and FS 4514, either making a nice loop or running the trails individually. The trail can be run in either direction. The trails in this area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4514

This forest road near Tawas provides a convenient connection between Plank Road and FS 4402, passing through mature forest to the south and younger growth to the north. The route consists of hard-packed sand and remains wide enough for two vehicles throughout, making for an easy drive. Unfortunately...
Learn more about FS 4401

FS 4301 A, also known as Curtis Road, is a well-maintained two-lane dirt road. 4301 A will take you by an area of Vaughn Lake with a small creek and marsh. The dirt road along the Huron National Forest is lined with pine and some hardwoods. 4301 A ends at Vaughn Road. Once you cross Vaughn Road you...
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FS 4402 is a two-lane, well-maintained dirt road made of pine hardwood mix that will take you by multiple trails. This easy dirt road/trail can be run in either direction. The trails in the area are all part of the Huron National Forest.
Learn more about FS 4402

This route is part of a small riding area south of Jack Pine Rd. It takes you through a new growth forest that will keep you on your toes as it twists tightly through certain sections of the woods. The trail width ranges from a tight 1 full-size vehicle width to 2 vehicles wide. There is not much...
Learn more about Jackpine Trail

FS 3180 is a wide single-lane maintained dirt road made up of Pine hardwood mix and is an in-and-out trail. You can jump on 3181 taking you to Vaughn Road. this will allow you to connect with multiple trails in the Huron National Forest running the trails individually.
Learn more about FS 3180

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail

This track is a very enjoyable one that takes you between Knight Road and Main Street. If you're looking for an engaging ride through Michigan nature, this trail is for you. The trail's vegetation is very well maintained & is easily passable with any full-sized vehicle. The terrain is packed sand...
Learn more about Plains Creek Trail

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

The terrain is hard-packed sand that is a little bumpy and will have a few small mud puddles. Drivers will also find mature forest and large stones that line a good portion of the route. This out-and-back route is great for those who like to disperse camp. Along the way, you will find smaller grassy...
Learn more about FS 4713

This track takes you off the seasonal Rd into the forest & back again. The trail width remains at least 1 full-size vehicle wide the entire way. Drivers will find a few slight elevation changes as they travel. They will also see many areas that could be used for small dispersed campsites. As well a...
Learn more about Walker Spur Trail

This track is a very enjoyable one that takes you between Knight Road and Main Street. If you're looking for an engaging ride through Michigan nature, this trail is for you. The trail's vegetation is very well maintained & is easily passable with any full-sized vehicle. The terrain is packed sand...
Learn more about Plains Creek Trail

This Trail is an out-and-back trail that no longer connects to Steimech Road at the south. Even though this Trail isn't going anywhere specific, it will still make for a good time. The dead end at the south end is in a wooded area that is a wetland. With that said, along the way you will find mult...
Learn more about Stelmach Trail

The terrain is hard-packed sand that is a little bumpy and will have a few small mud puddles. Drivers will also find mature forest and large stones that line a good portion of the route. This out-and-back route is great for those who like to disperse camp. Along the way, you will find smaller grassy...
Learn more about FS 4713