Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wellston, Michigan

FS 8480 is a laid-back and scenic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Pine Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination with some gravel mixed in here and there. This route twists through a beautifu...
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FS 5468 is a laid-back and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Steinberg Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest. The trail is easy going with no obs...
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FS 5095 is an easy out-and-back two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that follows the edge of Cedar Swamp through a quiet and scenic section of forest. Accessed from North High Bridge Road, the trail features a mostly sandy dirt surface and quickly enters a narrow corridor lined with mat...
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FS 5077 is an exciting and fun, almost 1-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Cedar Creek Road or North High Bridge Road, this trail is easily accessible from either end. Starting from the north end off Cedar Creek Road, you'll start in a dense section of the for...
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FS 5096 is a quick and unique out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off North High Bridge Road, this trail is easily accessible and can make for a fun adventure. You'll start on a dirt road with tons of leaves covering up the trail. The trail then enters a thicker portion o...
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FS 8729 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that winds through a quiet, heavily wooded section of public land. Accessed from FS 8746, the route begins beneath a dense canopy before transitioning into an even tighter corridor lined with lush vegetation and mature tree...
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FS 8746 is a unique, almost 1-mile Michigan bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between Cedar Creek Road from the west and North High Bridge Road from the east, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end, you will start on mostly dirt road in a tighte...
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River Road is an amazing drive that gives access to some of the best attractions in the area. On the south end of the trail just off of Dilling Road is the Tippy Dam Recreation Area. During the drive, you will see amazing views of the surrounding forest as well as the Manistee River. The road is two...
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NFS 8687 is a fun and interesting trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off West Pine Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a dirt/sand combination with some washboard ruts and potholes along the track. This route had quite a few rutted ...
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FS 8711 is a laid-back and scenic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located between FS 8135 and West Pine Lake Road. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest. The trail is easy going with no ob...
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FS 5555 is an exciting out and back almost 1 mile trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located just off Chicago Avenue, this trail is easily accessible. This trail gives way to the Blacksmith Bayou River Access. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for entry onto this trail, so keep that...
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FS 8789 is a laid-back and scenic "out and back" trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt, sand, grass, and leafy combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest, high abov...
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FS 8135 is a 1.9-mile bidirectional two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers an easy, enjoyable drive through a quiet stretch of forest while connecting FS 8210 and FS 8420. The route follows a mix of dirt and sandy surfaces, making it an excellent option for those looking to lin...
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FS 8783 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the north or FS 8580 from the south, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This trail is a pretty open trail that follows the po...
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FS 8580 is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off River Road from the west side, this trail is easily accessible. If you choose to come from the east side, you will first need to go down FS 8783. This trail surface consists of a dirt, gravel...
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This trail is a short loop that is accessed from Udell Hills Road on both sides. The trail has lots of different types of terrain from sand, mud, and dirt. On the NE side of the trail, there is Timmerman Lake which has a small launch for kayaks. The south side of the trail is fairly swampy and tight...
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Good Road is a trail running East and West through Manistee National Forest. The East side of the trail is a faster pace section that is sandy with incredible views of the surrounding forest. The west side of the trail is more technical. There is one substantial mud hole that is 12"- 20" deep. There...
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FS 8764 is a classic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail surface consists mostly of dirt and does get pretty tight towards the end. You'll also go over some tree roots, which makes for a different type of surface on this track. This route weaves through a gorgeou...
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FS 8420 is a scenic 1.6-mile bidirectional forest road in Michigan's Manistee National Forest, offering an easy drive through a quiet and picturesque section of public land. The route connects Udell Fire Tower FS 5207 in the west with Udell Hills Road in the east, making it a convenient link within ...
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FS 8758 is an easy out-and-back trail in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that offers a peaceful drive through a diverse mix of open landscapes and dense woodland. Beginning directly off Huff Road, the route starts with expansive views before narrowing into a heavily forested corridor lined with ...
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FS 8480 is a laid-back and scenic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Pine Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination with some gravel mixed in here and there. This route twists through a beautifu...
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FS 5468 is a laid-back and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Steinberg Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest. The trail is easy going with no obs...
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FS 5095 is an easy out-and-back two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that follows the edge of Cedar Swamp through a quiet and scenic section of forest. Accessed from North High Bridge Road, the trail features a mostly sandy dirt surface and quickly enters a narrow corridor lined with mat...
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FS 5077 is an exciting and fun, almost 1-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Cedar Creek Road or North High Bridge Road, this trail is easily accessible from either end. Starting from the north end off Cedar Creek Road, you'll start in a dense section of the for...
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FS 8480 is a laid-back and scenic Michigan two-track trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Pine Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination with some gravel mixed in here and there. This route twists through a beautifu...
Learn more about FS 8480

FS 5468 is a laid-back and scenic trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located right off Steinberg Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a dirt and sand combination. This route twists through a beautiful portion of the forest. The trail is easy going with no obs...
Learn more about FS 5468

FS 5095 is an easy out-and-back two-track in Michigan's Manistee National Forest that follows the edge of Cedar Swamp through a quiet and scenic section of forest. Accessed from North High Bridge Road, the trail features a mostly sandy dirt surface and quickly enters a narrow corridor lined with mat...
Learn more about FS 5095

FS 5077 is an exciting and fun, almost 1-mile bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Cedar Creek Road or North High Bridge Road, this trail is easily accessible from either end. Starting from the north end off Cedar Creek Road, you'll start in a dense section of the for...
Learn more about FS 5077