Dirt Bike Trails
Near Bendon, Michigan

This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
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Middle Haze Road travels through Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It is primarily sandy with spots that are more dirt. The trail is mostly flat with no real obstacles to speak of. The trees and forest surround most of the trail but some areas open up and give you a great clearing view. The trai...
Learn more about Middle Haze Road

This trail runs northwest/southeast, mostly through state forest land. It largely consists of a two-track, though occasional rock/gravel and puddles will be encountered. The northern end of the trail is just to the south of the intersection between Middle Haze Road and Trail 48460. The northernmost ...
Learn more about Steam Hauler

This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy - can get dusty quickly. Private property is posted along each side of the trail. There are some...
Learn more about Luhr's Trail

This trail connects Spear Road at the north end to Rayle Road at the south. The north end of the trail is relatively covered. It is less traveled than either Spear Road or Rayle Road. It is a single vehicle wide two-track trail that follows a ridge in a relatively straight line. There is a single dr...
Learn more about Pinstriper

This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
Learn more about Davis Lake

This is a moderate route that cuts through the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail is primarily sandy with some areas that have a rocky base. There isn't any specific obstacles other then some deep sandy corners. It would be advisable to air the tires down to give you a more enjoyable ri...
Learn more about Fortine Road

Deer Track Trail gets its name from the immense amount of deer signs in the area. This is definitely a great trail to take if you want to see some incredible wildlife. This route is mostly a dirt/sand mix. Most of the trail is tight and will require some slower careful driving. This trail loops thro...
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8.6-1/2 Trail is a beautiful bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 3 Road and West 8 Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting, you'll begin on a mostly sandy two-track in a clearing of the forest. As you navigate down the trail, you'll enter a thick ...
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TR Trail is a seasonal bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just southwest of Copemish, this trail is easily accessible. Starting on the east end, you'll begin in a beautiful section of towering Red Pine Trees on a soft, sandy surface. As you weave down the tr...
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W 6-1/2 Trail is a bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between W 8 Trail and 3 Road, this trail is easily accessible whether you are just beginning or in the middle of your adventure. Starting out, you'll begin on a sandy/dirt/gravel two-track. As you navigate dow...
Learn more about West 6-1/2 Road

W 8 Trail is a short bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located just off West 8 Road in either direction, this trail is easily accessible. Starting out, you'll begin on a very overgrown two-track dirt trail that is mostly covered with leaves. As you continue down the tra...
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3 Powerline Trail is an out-and-back trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located off N 3 Trail, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting, the forest is more dense, with a lot of overgrowth alongside the trail. Shortly after, you'll ...
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10-3.5 Trail is an incredible bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located either off Harlan Road or 10-1/2 Trail, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand with some small rocks mixed in here and there. Starting, you'll begin in ...
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3rd Creek Trail is unlike most trails in Michigan. This is a 3.7-mile (WOAH) bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located between Plagany Road and Thompsonville Road, this trail is easily accessible whether you are at the beginning or nearing the end of your journey. ...
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2nd Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Thompsonville Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand with some gravel sections and overgrowth mixed in here and there. Starting out, the trail is ...
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N 3 Trail is a classic Michigan bidirectional trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located either off 10-3.5 Trail or West 8 Road, this trail is easily accessible whether you are at the beginning or end of your journey. Most of the trail surface consists of a dirt and sand mixtu...
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3CT Trail is a bidirectional off-road trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. This trail is located between 3rd Creek Trail and Thompsonville Road, which makes it easily accessible. This trail starts out in an overgrowth section of the forest with tons of leaves along the surface of t...
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This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

Middle Haze Road travels through Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It is primarily sandy with spots that are more dirt. The trail is mostly flat with no real obstacles to speak of. The trees and forest surround most of the trail but some areas open up and give you a great clearing view. The trai...
Learn more about Middle Haze Road

This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

Middle Haze Road travels through Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It is primarily sandy with spots that are more dirt. The trail is mostly flat with no real obstacles to speak of. The trees and forest surround most of the trail but some areas open up and give you a great clearing view. The trai...
Learn more about Middle Haze Road