Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Vanderbilt, Michigan

This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on private property. There is a bridge along the route that crosses over a little creek or river.
Learn more about Mason Pit

Dunham Road branches off the side of the Tomahawk C Loop and begins as a relatively easy hard-packed dirt trail before quickly narrowing into a more rugged two-track. The trail winds through dense forest, where low-hanging and fallen branches form a natural tunnel in several sections, creating a sec...
Learn more about Dunham Rd

This a single-wide sandy trail. It starts as a groomed gravel road but narrows soon after. There are some slight elevation changes. There are also a couple of muddy areas that are not too deep. A portion of this trail is a snowmobile trail in the winter and has seasonal restrictions.
Learn more about Perry Road

This route begins off Charlevoix/Booth Lake Rd and runs toward Marl Creek Rd with an intersection tying into Wilderness Rd. It’s a mixed-use forest connector that shifts between sandy two-track, narrow wooded corridors, and more technical off-camber sections. The trail starts sandy with light rock ...
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Backwoods Bypass branches off Wilderness Road and begins as a hard-packed dirt logging road winding through towering hardwoods and pines. During active logging operations, massive log walls line portions of the route, creating an impressive corridor through the forest. A large turnaround at the end ...
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A point-to-point trail seasonal road that will end blend/merge with other trails in the area, At the east end near Wolverine it starts dirt-gravel, it's a flat mostly firm trail with a few hills and nice scenery with a bridge over the river, some areas get sand and mud and is softer by the river are...
Learn more about McEachron Road

This is a forest road that connects the Mason Pit trail to the Charlevoix/Booth Lake trail. The trail is wide enough for passing oncoming traffic but I wouldn't call it a two-lane road. There are some nice hills and a cool little spot where a cottage once stood Part of the fireplace is still standin...
Learn more about Wilderness Road

Like many "roads" in Michigan, this is a two-track trail. It is sandy, mild, and enjoyable. The last section of the trail north of Wolverine Road is pretty tight. A full-size vehicle can fit, but not if you are concerned about pinstriping. It is best to bypass that part if you like your clear coat. ...
Learn more about Hunters Road

The east side of this trail begins as a two-lane gravel road in a residential area. It then turns into a single-track seasonal road that is not maintained. This trail is an easy drive with beautiful scenery. There are very few elevation changes, low-lying areas, or mud holes.
Learn more about Peet Road

Starts on a firm, packed gravel base, easy and steady, wide enough for about a car and a half, with room to pass in most spots. Early on, you’re already tied into Snowmobile Trail 76, with directional arrows branching off the main route that hint at the larger network of backcountry paths waiting to...
Learn more about Howard Road

Warren is an ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is a mix of sand and dirt, and it's surrounded by dense forests with some clearings. The northern end of the trail passes through some private property, so please be respectful.
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This trail has a dirt base with slight elevation changes. Some areas are narrow and muddy. There is an unpassable series of mud holes that has a bypass to the left of the trail. Take the bypass. If you continue straight through the mud holes, there is also a large tree down on the trail.
Learn more about Charlevoix / Booth Lake

This route connects the main Tomahawk trail system parking area to the C loop. It consists of loamy soil and sand. It is heavily wooded and still has tree damage from the 2025 Ice storm. Twisty 24” single track with some nice berms and well-developed trail. There are some trail bypasses from where t...
Learn more about Tomahawk C Loop Parking lot connector

A nice easy ride through some pretty dense forest. There are a few offshoot trails that form a loop back to Harmon Road and a couple of others that lead to Walton Road. After a good rain, there are some mud holes to enjoy. A nearby campground that is ORV-friendly is a great place to stay to enjoy th...
Learn more about Harmon to Walton

Milbocker Road is a seasonal single-lane gravel/dirt/sand road. The trail is part of the Gaylord Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore the trail system in Northern Michigan. Some sections are wide enough for another vehicle to pass. This trail is a nice rid...
Learn more about Milbocker Road

This is a seasonal road trail with a few hills and sometimes water at the bottom of the one big hill about halfway through. A point-to-point trail, a singletrack M/C trail runs alongside partial way and trail is wide enough for oncoming vehicles. It strolls through the woods with wildlife around it,...
Learn more about Great Lakes Road

This short but scenic connector runs between Springdale Road and North Magee Road, offering a relaxed 1.5-mile drive through a quiet stretch of northern Michigan forest. The route is a hard-packed sand two-track that winds through lush, dense tree cover, giving it a tucked-away, “hidden trail” feel ...
Learn more about Ravine Road

This trail begins as a quiet grass-and-hard-packed dirt two-track that quickly sets the tone for a more remote, lightly used route. Overgrown in sections with low-hanging branches, it feels tucked away and rarely traveled, with little sign of frequent traffic as it winds deeper into the forest. The ...
Learn more about Peet Scenic Route

This trail begins with hard-packed sand, often damp at the edges where shallow water seeps across the surface, setting the tone for a route that feels alive and ever-changing. It’s a single-car-width track, but with occasional pull-offs that let you ease over and pass or simply take in the quiet of...
Learn more about 9991914

LP 767 is a very well-maintained sand trail. All signage is very clear and main intersections are well parked. In some areas the sand gets a little thick, but nothing that any stock all-wheel drive vehicle can't handle, especially if the tires are aired down. On this route, you will discover a coupl...
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This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on private property. There is a bridge along the route that crosses over a little creek or river.
Learn more about Mason Pit

Dunham Road branches off the side of the Tomahawk C Loop and begins as a relatively easy hard-packed dirt trail before quickly narrowing into a more rugged two-track. The trail winds through dense forest, where low-hanging and fallen branches form a natural tunnel in several sections, creating a sec...
Learn more about Dunham Rd

This a single-wide sandy trail. It starts as a groomed gravel road but narrows soon after. There are some slight elevation changes. There are also a couple of muddy areas that are not too deep. A portion of this trail is a snowmobile trail in the winter and has seasonal restrictions.
Learn more about Perry Road

This route begins off Charlevoix/Booth Lake Rd and runs toward Marl Creek Rd with an intersection tying into Wilderness Rd. It’s a mixed-use forest connector that shifts between sandy two-track, narrow wooded corridors, and more technical off-camber sections. The trail starts sandy with light rock ...
Learn more about Wolf Run

This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on private property. There is a bridge along the route that crosses over a little creek or river.
Learn more about Mason Pit

Dunham Road branches off the side of the Tomahawk C Loop and begins as a relatively easy hard-packed dirt trail before quickly narrowing into a more rugged two-track. The trail winds through dense forest, where low-hanging and fallen branches form a natural tunnel in several sections, creating a sec...
Learn more about Dunham Rd

This a single-wide sandy trail. It starts as a groomed gravel road but narrows soon after. There are some slight elevation changes. There are also a couple of muddy areas that are not too deep. A portion of this trail is a snowmobile trail in the winter and has seasonal restrictions.
Learn more about Perry Road

This route begins off Charlevoix/Booth Lake Rd and runs toward Marl Creek Rd with an intersection tying into Wilderness Rd. It’s a mixed-use forest connector that shifts between sandy two-track, narrow wooded corridors, and more technical off-camber sections. The trail starts sandy with light rock ...
Learn more about Wolf Run