Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lake City, Michigan

This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
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This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail

This is a really nice trail that has some elevation changes, and it meanders nicely back and forth through the trees. There is an area with a pond that comes right up to the trail, which has potential for flooding or possible washout if this area sees a lot of rainfall. The terrain is sand, dirt, an...
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Sand Lake Motorcycle Trail is a nice skills test for riders in Michigan's lower peninsula. This trail has a little bit of everything. Sand, rocks, roots, hill climbs, ruts, and more. Although most riders could eventually get through this trail, it could be considered very difficult for learning ride...
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While this seasonal road runs through private property, the drive is very nice. There is very little elevation change, but the road winds through the trees and the scenery is great. Newman Road runs between North Turnerville and 8 Mile roads. Please be respectful of property owners and be sure to st...
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The East entrance to Phelps Road is a gravel road and begins in a residential area. After you get past the private property, Phelps Road becomes a two-track. There are some elevation changes. The terrain changes from sand to dirt, and it winds nicely through the trees. There are about half a dozen o...
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This trail is a north-and-south route that bypasses Highway 66. The base is soft sand. The rolling hills and banked turns make this trail exceptionally fun to drive. The forest is made up of mature trees, and the forest floor is a blanket of ferns. This trail is a groomed snowmobile route during the...
Learn more about SMP 651

North Missaukee Trail - MCCCT Sections 14478 & 14167 is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). This 7-mile section consists of a groomed 50" ORV trail. Like most lower Michigan trails this is made almost entirely of sand. Dust can be a problem in dry conditions. This t...
Learn more about North Missaukee Trail - 14478 & 14167

This fun, sandy two-track is as wide as 1 and 1/2 vehicles in most areas. There are very few elevation changes, and the trail traverses through a pine tree farm at one end. A portion of this trail is part of the groomed snowmobile route (LP 651) system in the winter and may be off-limits to wheeled ...
Learn more about Decker Road - 571105

This is a mostly meandering dirt trail until you reach the upper lip; then the trail narrows and climbs. This trail is a loop that can be navigated either way. The elevation changes dramatically near the northern part of the trail, when the trail becomes a narrow two-track with a steep drop-off. For...
Learn more about North Missaukee Route & MCCCT Trail/Africa Loop

Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This trail is primarily ridden and maintained by dirt bikers, and ...
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This two-track doesn't have many elevation changes, but it winds through the trees very nicely. There are a couple of spots that are low-lying and could be pretty muddy if the weather has been wet. It is an in-and-out trail that ends at an area that could be used for dispersed camping.
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This trail is just under 5 miles long. The start can be found at M66. This is an easy riding trail with little elevation change. The forest changes a bit within these 5 miles. One area has quite a few Birch trees, including a few very mature Birch trees. This is uncommon to see in Michigan, as there...
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This trail is an in-and-out trail. It's mostly dirt-based with an area that has 12" mud puddles. There is also an area at the end that could be used for dispersed camping. The entrance to this trail can be found off East Walker Road and connects to a private trail that leads to the Trophy Acres Hunt...
Learn more about Trophy Acres Hunters Trail

The North Missaukee Route (often referred to as North Missaukee or NMR) is a multi-use ORV route spanning roughly 60 miles across Missaukee and Kalkaska counties. It is an extremely popular, sandy, rolling, and heavily wooded trail system located just southeast of Bear Lake. This beautiful sandy rou...
Learn more about North Misaukee Route (section 6)

E 26-1/4 Trail is a wildly scenic 1.8-mile bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between 28 3/4 Road and 26 1/4 it is easily accessible. This trail surface consists mostly of a sand/dirt combination. This route will surely keep you on your toes between the sandy ber...
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This spur connects Johnson Road and North Missaukee Route. From the Johnson Road side, the trail begins with a persistent mud hole and continues with a mix of mud and hard-packed sand, with several pull-off areas along the way. Some ruts exceed 12 inches but are generally easy to avoid. The North Mi...
Learn more about North De Young Road

MCCCT - 66- 7 Mile North is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail. This 9-mile section consists of a groomed 50 ORV trail. Like most lower Michigan trails this is made almost entirely of sand. Dust can be a problem in dry conditions. This trail is smooth, fast, and easy to fol...
Learn more about MCCCT - 66 to North 7 Mile

The North Missaukee Route (often referred to as North Missaukee or NMR) is a multi-use ORV route spanning roughly 60 miles across Missaukee and Kalkaska counties. It is an extremely popular, sandy, rolling, and heavily wooded trail system located just southeast of Bear Lake. This track is Sandy in s...
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S 29 Trail is a laid-back and scenic bidirectional trail within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. Located between South 29 Road and 28 3/4 Road, this trail is easily accessible. This trail surface consists of a mostly dirt and sand combination with a little bit of gravel mixed throughout. This ro...
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This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
Learn more about 3895

This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail

This is a really nice trail that has some elevation changes, and it meanders nicely back and forth through the trees. There is an area with a pond that comes right up to the trail, which has potential for flooding or possible washout if this area sees a lot of rainfall. The terrain is sand, dirt, an...
Learn more about Simpson Trail

While this seasonal road runs through private property, the drive is very nice. There is very little elevation change, but the road winds through the trees and the scenery is great. Newman Road runs between North Turnerville and 8 Mile roads. Please be respectful of property owners and be sure to st...
Learn more about Newman Road

This sandy track is wide enough for two vehicles. There are little elevation changes, but the trail winds nicely through the woods. The portion of state land that this trail runs through has been set aside for the local school to utilize for studies. During the winter months, the trail is snowmobile...
Learn more about 3895

This twisty, turny trail is a sandy two-track with very little elevation change. It runs between North Green Road and North Menzies Road. The portion of the trail west of M66 is wide and very sandy. The portion east of M66 is dirt-based and very narrow. Some areas are overgrown. This trail is part o...
Learn more about Dyer Lake Trail

This is a really nice trail that has some elevation changes, and it meanders nicely back and forth through the trees. There is an area with a pond that comes right up to the trail, which has potential for flooding or possible washout if this area sees a lot of rainfall. The terrain is sand, dirt, an...
Learn more about Simpson Trail

While this seasonal road runs through private property, the drive is very nice. There is very little elevation change, but the road winds through the trees and the scenery is great. Newman Road runs between North Turnerville and 8 Mile roads. Please be respectful of property owners and be sure to st...
Learn more about Newman Road