Dirt Bike Trails Near Lawrence, Michigan

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Allegan Sand Road-36th Street

36th Street is a sandy trail through Allegan State Game Area. This trail travels north and south through a 7,405-acre piece of state land. Along the route, you will come across various sandy washes that…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Forest Road 9100

The trail goes from Ewing Road to the shore or Cedar Creek. There are mild hills and water holes. The trail is very easy in my jeep. I did the trail on the motorcycle and…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)

Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail South

The Holton Loop South is a Motorcycle Trail that requires the secretary of state license plating as well as ORV stickers. The trail contains sections of roads, routes, and a 24" trail. The road portion…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail

North Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail is a 24-inch motorcycle-only trail. This particular loop is approximately 12 miles long. But do not be deceived; there is a lot of riding to be done. This loop, as…
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Total Miles
25.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 1

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…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Croton To White Cloud

Croton to White Cloud offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. Although it is possible for a 2WD vehicle to travel this route be aware…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 3

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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 2

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…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail Part 5

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,…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Forest Road 5301

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…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

M-20 Motorsport Trail

The M-20 Loop is a 50-inch sandy trail that is in the Manistee National Forest. This two-way loop is a well-used trail located on the north side of M-20 just east of White Cloud Michigan.…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

NFS 5185

Forest Service Road 5185 is a unique trail that offers wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees. The trail encounters a few mud and water holes that can get deep and rutted…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

NFS 9532/7969

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…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)

This route starts alongside Mena Creek. As you head down the trail, you can continue straight, which will lead to a picnic area at Minnie Lake Park and Minnie Pond Recreation Area. Alternatively, you can…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / Wi

NFS 9578

Forest Service Road 9578 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just off M-37, this route is easily accessible. This trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6801

Forest Service Road 6801 is a fun and bumpy off-road trail, especially after recent rainfall. Located less than 2 miles from M-37 near White Cloud, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. Most of the trail…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Beaver Lookout Trail (NFS 5770)

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…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

M-20 to Big O Motorcycle and MCCCT

Michigan's Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT spoken as "M Triple C T") is a dirt bike-specific trail that runs approximately 1,200 miles of cross-country trails throughout the state of Michigan. This portion of the MCCCT…
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Total Miles
26.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

NFS 9697

This route can be run from east to west or vice versa. It can be accessed from NFS 5368 (NE or NW section) or NFS 9687 (SW section which is also seasonal). The trail has…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

5431 Skidder Hill

This is Forest Road 5431 in the Skidder Hill Area. Recommended to run this route from East to West. There is a natural spring along this route that can cause a severe washout. There is…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NFS 8962 (Access Road)

This route is an access trail to a network of other trails. It splits into NFS 5368 which leads to more trails in this area. Although this is a simple and short access trail, don't…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9705

Forest Service Road 9705 is an easy, fun off-road trail. This trail is located just around the corner from the Woodland Park area, thus making this route easily accessible. This trail is very easy with…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9704

Forest Service Road 9704 is an easy, fun off-road trail. This trail is located just around the corner from the Woodland Park area, thus making this route easily accessible. This trail is very easy with…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)

The East Lake Loop consists of Forest Service Roads 9717, 9105, and 9107. This loop is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners who are looking to get out in the woods and get some…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

5525 Forest Road

This is a short an easy forest road, starts and ends in paved roads, there are a few dispersed camp sites (only allowed on the West side of the trail). Mostly flat and very easy…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Manistee National Forest Roads 5309-5363

This is a dirt single-lane two-track that winds through a beautiful section of the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. The trail is heavily wooded with some open areas that could be great dispersed campsites.…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Forest Road 5043

This is a short but fun single-lane dirt two-track in the Manistee National Forest. It leads to a hiking/exploring area in the forest. The challenge level of this particular trail will depend greatly on recent…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi