Dirt Bike Trails
Near Lakes of the North, 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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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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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 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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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 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

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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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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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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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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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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This Sandy two-track runs between M72 and Bear Lake Road. It runs along the gas line and is two lanes wide until it takes a sharp right turn into the woods. There are a couple of fun hills along the gas line portion of the trail. The trail in the woods becomes dirt-based and is narrower and a little...
Learn more about Forest Trail Southeast

Kalkaska ORV South is a must-ride trail in the state of Michigan. While the terrain stays fairly consistent throughout, it still offers a fun and engaging experience for all types of riders. You'll encounter a mix of deep sand, harder-packed soil, and some technical sections with exposed roots and t...
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Fredric Cutover is a single-lane, two-track gravel/dirt/sand trail. The trail is part of the Grayling Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore the trail system in Northern Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some loose sand and water holes in spots. The t...
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If you're looking for the trail less traveled, this point-to-point trail is for you. For a trail less taken, the vegetation overgrowth onto the trail is very minimal, but the foliage is really pretty. The terrain is made up of soft sand, grass, and dirt. There are very few elevation changes along...
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Pipeline Loop is a single-lane, two-track gravel/dirt/sand trail. The trail is part of the Grayling Forest Management Unit and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife and explore the trail system in Northern Michigan. This track is a nice ride with some loose sand in spots. The trail can be run in...
Learn more about Pipeline Loop

The Hartwick Pines to CR 612 Pipeline 4x4 Trail is a challenging but rewarding off-road experience located in Crawford County, Michigan. The trail is approximately 5 miles long and features a variety of terrain, including sandy washes, small hills, and a large sand pit at the end. You will also pass...
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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

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

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 ...
Learn more about Fredrick ORV East

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 ...
Learn more about Fredrick ORV 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

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

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...
Learn more about Trail 7 - Frederic

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