Dirt Bike Trails
Near Alba, Michigan

The Kalkaska Interconnector connects the Kalkaska North Trail. This trail is designed for 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The surface is primarily hard-packed sand, with some roots, a few whoops, and features plenty of sweeping corners along with a few small, easy uphill sections under a canopy...
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This route starts at the corner of Renkie Road. The entrance is poorly marked and almost looks like a driveway. Once you're on it, you'll follow a long, straight road for a while. In the wet seasons, this road is known to collect plenty of mud in potholes. Just past a small sandy area, you'll come t...
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Kalkaska ORV Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. Among Michigan's 50-inch trails, this particular loop ...
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This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end of the trail narrows and the terrain becomes a little bit rougher, but still is passable by any high-clearance ...
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The Fredrick ORV Trail is a 50-inch trail designed for 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The trail is primarily composed of very loose and deep sand, especially in the corners and at intersections. Don’t hesitate to use the throttle on this trail, as many of the inclines are also quite sandy. Be ...
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Fredrick ORV Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. Among Michigan's 50-inch trails, this particular loop ...
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This trail starts as a sandy two-track that quickly tightens into a more technical and engaging route. Early sections are distinctly off-camber, with both cut and fallen trees framing the trail. In places, high dirt banks close in to form a narrow corridor, adding a more confined, rugged feel right ...
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This fun Trail winds back and forth through the woods, and the terrain changes quite a bit for a Michigan trail. Some areas are sand- or gravel-based, and others are dirt-based. The trail can be quite muddy when it's wet. There are spots in the trail where vegetation is a little overgrown, so expec...
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This trail begins off of North Spring Brook Road as a dirt two-track and quickly opens into a wide field, where the remains of an old building foundation come into view, adding a quiet historical touch to the landscape. The field section features very loose sand, creating a soft and challenging surf...
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This trail features consistently challenging terrain with deep, off-camber ruts exceeding 12 inches in places. It begins on packed dirt, but the surface varies throughout, alternating between sand and dirt as the route progresses. Early sections quickly introduce off-camber conditions, including ru...
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Carved into the hillside, this short trail packs a serious punch right from the start. It begins at Fiel Road with a steep, sandy climb deeply rutted with trenches over a foot deep that demand careful tire placement and steady throttle. Towering dirt walls rise on both sides, creating a narrow corri...
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Calker is a versatile route accessible to all vehicle sizes, from robust 4x4s to nimble dirt bikes. The terrain is predominantly composed of sand and dirt, bordered by dense forests interspersed with open areas. However, larger vehicles may encounter challenges navigating through low-hanging brush a...
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Trail 7 connects the east side of the town of Frederic at 612 to the west side of Grayling at LP 79. This Trail is a dedicated snowmobile trail during winter months and should not be traveled by ORVs during designated closed dates. See the DNR website for those dates. This route is a beautiful driv...
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This scenic connector packs a little bit of everything into one unforgettable ride. Entering from North Springbrook Road, you'll be greeted by deep sand, steep climbs, and towering dirt walls that immediately set the tone for the adventure ahead. Fallen trees arch overhead, creating a tunnel-like pa...
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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...
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Johnson Lake Road Southeast begins at the north side of Grayling at Highway 72 and ends at the Manistee River. Johnson Lake is a nice, sandy, flat track. There is potential for large deep puddles if it's been wet. There are a few dispersed camping spots at the end along the river. The Manistee Rive...
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Black Lake Road runs between Lake Valley and Blue Lake roads. It is a sandy two-track that winds gently through the mature forest. Some of the vegetation is a little overgrown; full-size vehicles may experience pinstriping. There are no elevation changes and no standing water anywhere on the trail.
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What starts with a modest entrance quickly proves it has plenty of character. This trail begins as a simple dirt and sand two-track, but don't let that fool you—it soon delivers a fun mix of terrain that keeps things interesting. Expect shallow ruts early on, generally under six inches, before the t...
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Oil Pump Trail is a unique and scenic short out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just north of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from Rice Rd NW, you'll start on a sandy gravel road that leads into the thicker section of the forest. As you...
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Blue Lake Road is wide sandy road. There is potential for some mud holes in wet weather. The trail has some of that good old washboarding in a couple of areas. It starts at the north end on cement at City Road 612 and ends again on cement at 72.
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The Kalkaska Interconnector connects the Kalkaska North Trail. This trail is designed for 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The surface is primarily hard-packed sand, with some roots, a few whoops, and features plenty of sweeping corners along with a few small, easy uphill sections under a canopy...
Learn more about Kalkaska Trial Interconnector

This route starts at the corner of Renkie Road. The entrance is poorly marked and almost looks like a driveway. Once you're on it, you'll follow a long, straight road for a while. In the wet seasons, this road is known to collect plenty of mud in potholes. Just past a small sandy area, you'll come t...
Learn more about Southend Branch Line West

Kalkaska ORV Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. Among Michigan's 50-inch trails, this particular loop ...
Learn more about Kalkaska ORV Trail - North

This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end of the trail narrows and the terrain becomes a little bit rougher, but still is passable by any high-clearance ...
Learn more about Sunset Trail

This route starts at the corner of Renkie Road. The entrance is poorly marked and almost looks like a driveway. Once you're on it, you'll follow a long, straight road for a while. In the wet seasons, this road is known to collect plenty of mud in potholes. Just past a small sandy area, you'll come t...
Learn more about Southend Branch Line West

This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end of the trail narrows and the terrain becomes a little bit rougher, but still is passable by any high-clearance ...
Learn more about Sunset Trail

This trail starts as a sandy two-track that quickly tightens into a more technical and engaging route. Early sections are distinctly off-camber, with both cut and fallen trees framing the trail. In places, high dirt banks close in to form a narrow corridor, adding a more confined, rugged feel right ...
Learn more about Fiel Road Crossing

This fun Trail winds back and forth through the woods, and the terrain changes quite a bit for a Michigan trail. Some areas are sand- or gravel-based, and others are dirt-based. The trail can be quite muddy when it's wet. There are spots in the trail where vegetation is a little overgrown, so expec...
Learn more about North Forest Trail