Dirt Bike Trails
Near Gaylord, 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.
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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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Crapo Creek Trail (Pronounced Crap-oh) is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by dirt bikes and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. This is a relatively obstacle free trail. Som...
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Big Bear Connector is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirtbikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is hard-packed sand with some soft sandy spots under a canopy of trees that connects Crapo Trail to Big Bear. There is only one section of the trail with a few expo...
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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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This route consists of very deep sand, a deep trail cutout with high banks, and there is significant elevation change from one end to the other. It can become very rutted and uneven with rainfall. This route is shared with full-width off-road vehicles and connects the Tomahawk C loop from east to we...
Learn more about Tomahawk C loop Connector

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...
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This steep sandy hill is a fun challenge that can quickly test both driver skill and vehicle capability. The average grade is around 25 degrees, with sections reaching up to 34 degrees, making for a demanding climb. Off-camber angles of up to 10 degrees add another layer of difficulty as you work yo...
Learn more about DJ's Hill Climb

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 leg of the trail consists of rocks, roots, sand, and loamy soil. There is a short section of “side hilling” where the trail rides along the side of a steep ravine, adding some challenge to the route. Switchbacks and medium-height berms make this section very fun and challenging. All of Tomahawk...
Learn more about Tomahawk C loop Southeast Leg

West Marker is a trail accessible to vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail consists of a sandy two-track and is surrounded by dense forests and some open areas. There are several spots along the route where you can stop, take photos, and enjoy the scenery. However, the trai...
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White is an ORV-friendly route that accommodates all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of sandy two-tracks interspersed with patches of dirt, surrounded by dense forest. However, some sections may pose challenges for larger vehicles due to overhanging brush and br...
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Tomahawk C Loop Motorcycle Trail is one of Michigan's dirt bike riding destinations. The 24-inch sections primarily consist of black dirt. The C loop is a tad more challenging than its brother, Tomahawk B Loop. This is a trail that is kept intentionally tight, twisty, and challenging. When riding th...
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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...
Learn more about Southend Branch Line West

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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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

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...
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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...
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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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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 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

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...
Learn more about Calker

Crapo Creek Trail (Pronounced Crap-oh) is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by dirt bikes and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. This is a relatively obstacle free trail. Som...
Learn more about Crapo Creek Trail

Big Bear Connector is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirtbikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is hard-packed sand with some soft sandy spots under a canopy of trees that connects Crapo Trail to Big Bear. There is only one section of the trail with a few expo...
Learn more about Big Bear Connector

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

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...
Learn more about Calker

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 route consists of very deep sand, a deep trail cutout with high banks, and there is significant elevation change from one end to the other. It can become very rutted and uneven with rainfall. This route is shared with full-width off-road vehicles and connects the Tomahawk C loop from east to we...
Learn more about Tomahawk C loop Connector