Dirt Bike Trails
Near Hesperia, Michigan

FS 9503 is an out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Loop Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting out, the trail is a classic Michigan two-track with gorgeous views of red pine trees in the forest. As you conti...
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This motorcycle loop is a fast, wider offshoot of the rest of the Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail. In some sections, it is very rooted, and tight. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. There are few elevation changes and many whoops sections.
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Podunk River Access/Forest Road 5302/9359 is a short loop with boat access to the White River in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. This is an easy trail but features some tight spots and ruts. It's mostly dirt-packed;9359 has some sandy spots but nothing major, just a little loose sand.
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The forest road is mostly sand with a little mud in spots. The road becomes very uneven and forces lower speed. A lower clearance vehicle may damage the front facia. When you get near the end of the road there is a fairly steep hill that drops to a few feet above river level. To get to the river you...
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FS 9507 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting from the east end, you'll be running a sandy/dirt track right alongside private property. Please b...
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FS 9506 is an incredible out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting, you'll begin in a dense portion of the forest with very little overgrowth along the trail. As y...
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The Faupell Lake Loop consists of Forest Service Roads 9537 and 9538. This loop is an easy, fun off-road trail for those who are looking for a serene lake out in the calm of nature. This loop is located near the Timbers Edge Campground. This trail is very easy with nothing technical at all. Most of ...
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This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. In multiple places, the trees are tight enough to be only slightly wider than dirt bike handlebars. Ther...
Learn more about Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 4

This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. In multiple places, the trees are tight enough to be only slightly wider than dirt bike handlebars.
Learn more about Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 1

This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, and banked corners with some whoops. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed black dirt. In multiple places, the trees are tight enough to be only slightly wider than dirt bike handlebars.
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FS 5288 is an exciting out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off South 162nd Avenue, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting out, you'll twist and turn in an overgrown section of the forest. This section includes a lot ...
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NFS 9530 is an easy & scenic off-road "loop" trail for beginners. Located off Warner Ave and near Timbers Edge Campground, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a few rutted spots that can become muddy and mucky after inclement weather. Most of th...
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Forest Service Roads 9532 and 7969 are easy and gorgeous off-road trails that make a fun loop to run. These trails are located near the Minnie Pond Campground area. This is a very easy route with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves through a breathtaking...
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This trail has mild sections that can be tight. The trail is accessible off of 184th Ave and adjoins FR5083. Low-clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. The dirt is very soft and can get rutted easily. This is a very scenic with thick forest views, perfect for wil...
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This is a short little two-track in the Manistee National Forest connecting 184th Avenue and 180th Avenue. It is definitely a little tight in some spots but nothing bad. You will get some scratches on your vehicle, but the trail is a super easy in-and-out trail.
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This route starts from Stone Road which is a pretty seasonal road. Once on the trail, it's very similar as it descends in elevation. There are multiple side shoot trails and pull-offs for other activities in the area such as hunting and also dispersed campsites. This route used to make a loop using ...
Learn more about Beaver Lookout Trail (NFS 5770)

This motorcycle trail contains sharp turns, tight trees, banked corners, and heavily rutted stretches. In some sections, the trail is very rooted. Most of the trail is light sand or hard-packed dirt, with a few wet spots. In multiple places, the trees are tight enough to be only slightly wider than ...
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West Buchanan-Pierce Trail is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Buchanan Road to the north and East Pierce Road to the south, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting on the south side of this route, you'...
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E Buchanan-Pierce Trail is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Buchanan Road to the north and East Pierce Road to the south, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand like it's neighboring trails. Starting on the nort...
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NFS 5367 is an easy & scenic off-road trail for beginners. Located off Harrison Street & Alger Avenue, near Minnie Lake, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt, and winds through a gorgeous section of the Manist...
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FS 9503 is an out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Loop Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting out, the trail is a classic Michigan two-track with gorgeous views of red pine trees in the forest. As you conti...
Learn more about FS 9503

Podunk River Access/Forest Road 5302/9359 is a short loop with boat access to the White River in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. This is an easy trail but features some tight spots and ruts. It's mostly dirt-packed;9359 has some sandy spots but nothing major, just a little loose sand.
Learn more about Podunk River Access

FS 9507 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting from the east end, you'll be running a sandy/dirt track right alongside private property. Please b...
Learn more about FS 9507

FS 9506 is an incredible out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting, you'll begin in a dense portion of the forest with very little overgrowth along the trail. As y...
Learn more about FS 9506

FS 9503 is an out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off Loop Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting out, the trail is a classic Michigan two-track with gorgeous views of red pine trees in the forest. As you conti...
Learn more about FS 9503

Podunk River Access/Forest Road 5302/9359 is a short loop with boat access to the White River in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. This is an easy trail but features some tight spots and ruts. It's mostly dirt-packed;9359 has some sandy spots but nothing major, just a little loose sand.
Learn more about Podunk River Access

FS 9507 is a bidirectional trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, gravel, and sand. Starting from the east end, you'll be running a sandy/dirt track right alongside private property. Please b...
Learn more about FS 9507

FS 9506 is an incredible out-and-back trail within the Manistee National Forest. Located off East Gale Road, this trail is easily accessible. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. Starting, you'll begin in a dense portion of the forest with very little overgrowth along the trail. As y...
Learn more about FS 9506