Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Twin Lake, Michigan

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 striped before leaving the trail. A single-track motorsports trail crosses the road in one secti...
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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 as you twist and turn up and down the two-track. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on ...
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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 year and has caused some vehicles to require recovery. During dry weather, the trail can be accesse...
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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. The area of the pond seems like it would be a great area to boondock.
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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 trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the w...
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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 some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/wate...
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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 Northern loop is somewhat more difficult, as there are many sections where the sand is very deep. The Southern loop is ...
Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

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 bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
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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 over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail multiple times, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes....
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Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop) offers a scenic and sandy 9-mile off-road adventure through the wooded terrain of Muskegon County, Michigan, making it an ideal destination for dirt bike and ATV riders of all skill levels. The trail winds through relatively flat to gently rolling forested l...
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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 Loop Motorcycle Trail, as well as access to a local fishing hole. This trail also gi...
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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. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/water holes that...
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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 guard if you're not careful. The trail starts/ends next to the Cedar Creek Motorsport Tr...
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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 and turn up and down the two-track. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weat...
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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 struggled with the rutted sand and sand on the hills. The trail crosses a gas line right of way. There is obvious trail use on th...
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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 dirt bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt with tall Michigan red pines overhead. Like most M...
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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 adventures depending on the time of year. This 2-track takes you by Round Lake and can be complet...
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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 ruts and tree roots that can be a challenge for low-clearance vehicles. This is a picturesque wildlife a...
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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 get exposed and cause this section to be slightly more difficult. There is an easy bypass to...
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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 along the way and visit Cedar Creek. There is a bridge used for the snowmobiles in the winter season...
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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 trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the w...
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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 some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/wate...
Learn more about West Shore SMT DNR 19

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 Northern loop is somewhat more difficult, as there are many sections where the sand is very deep. The Southern loop is ...
Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

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 bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
Learn more about NFS 9845

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 as you twist and turn up and down the two-track. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on ...
Learn more about NFS 9152

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 trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the w...
Learn more about NFS 9850

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 some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/wate...
Learn more about West Shore SMT DNR 19

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 bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
Learn more about NFS 9845