Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Whitehall, Michigan

This is a nice quiet Forest Service Road located just outside the town of Whitehall in the Manistee National Forest. The trail is fairly narrow in the summer months with overgrowth, and some pinstriping is…
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This access trail is found in the southwest Manistee National Forest area with natural terrain and beautiful forest views. It is a mix of deep forest trails and some open sandy trails. It's a great…
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Forest Service Road 9292 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located less than 3 miles from US-131 Highway in Rothbury, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. There is a sandy section near the…
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This is a fun little gateway to LP191 off West Garfield. It's a seasonally accessible road that can get muddy at times, but for the majority of the year, it does stay dry due to…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This forest road is mostly sand and dirt based. Trail does have a nice camping spot toward the middle of the route. Very easy with one section that does have some shallow tree roots that…
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This section of Dalson Road is unimproved and cuts through the forest between Raymond and Brunswick Roads. Near the middle of the trail, the road goes around a large marshy area. The trail is easy…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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This trail will take you through the "White River Special Area" within the Manistee National Forest. Starting this route on 168th Ave, you will be on a hard-packed gravel road, which will pass by a…
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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…
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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…
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Stunning views with easy access to Forest Route 9192. This 2 track can be completed by a variety of vehicles. AWD crossovers or low clearance stock 4x4s will find this trail easy to manage. Flat…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This trail has mild sections that can be tight. Crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9191. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt is very…
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This trail has mild sections that can be tight. The trail crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9192. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt…
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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…
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Forest Service Road 5296 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 can be completed by…
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This portion of Roosevelt Road will take you to Forest Route 5296. Roosevelt Road has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own adventures depending on…
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This short section of Linderman connects to a maintained portion that leads to Brunswick Road, providing access to several unmaintained seasonal roads with their own challenges depending on the season. This two-track can be managed…
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