Dirt Bike Trails
Near Leland, Michigan

This trail travels through rolling hills and old historic farmland in the Port Oneida section of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This route can be accessed from South Port Oneida Road on the west side and West Harbor Highway on the east side. Starting on the west end, it is a short stint of ...
Learn more about South Basch Road

West Darwin Road travels east and west. The east side of the trail is a two-vehicle-wide dirt road and turns into a one-vehicle-wide trail once you enter Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore land. Traveling from the east, you will climb 338 feet until you meet up with South Hyland Road. The trail is dir...
Learn more about West Darwin Road

South Hyland Rd is a dirt/sand-based trail that runs east and west through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. This route climbs 225 feet through dense beech/maple northern hardwood forest. Along the trail, there are great views of the hills and topography that this area is known for. Trave...
Learn more about South Hyland Road

Miller Hill Road is a dirt base trail that travels up to a scenic vista looking over Glen Lake and the surrounding forest. This is one of the best overlooks in all of the Lower Peninsula. This route is slightly wider than one vehicle wide. There is cell service on top of the hill by the lookout. Som...
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road

This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
Learn more about Davis Lake

This is a wonderful drive through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The trail is accessed off of South Dune Highway or off of North Bar Lake Road. The terrain is quite hilly and is primarily a beech-maple forest. Starting the trail off of North Bar Lake, you will start with ascending 368 feet ...
Learn more about Shauger Hill Road

Deer Track Trail gets its name from the immense amount of deer signs in the area. This is definitely a great trail to take if you want to see some incredible wildlife. This route is mostly a dirt/sand mix. Most of the trail is tight and will require some slower careful driving. This trail loops thro...
Learn more about Deer Track Trail

This trail connects Spear Road at the north end to Rayle Road at the south. The north end of the trail is relatively covered. It is less traveled than either Spear Road or Rayle Road. It is a single vehicle wide two-track trail that follows a ridge in a relatively straight line. There is a single dr...
Learn more about Pinstriper

This is a moderate route that cuts through the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail is primarily sandy with some areas that have a rocky base. There isn't any specific obstacles other then some deep sandy corners. It would be advisable to air the tires down to give you a more enjoyable ri...
Learn more about Fortine Road

This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
Learn more about Buckley - Dubbonet Connector

This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy - can get dusty quickly. Private property is posted along each side of the trail. There are some...
Learn more about Luhr's Trail

This trail runs northwest/southeast, mostly through state forest land. It largely consists of a two-track, though occasional rock/gravel and puddles will be encountered. The northern end of the trail is just to the south of the intersection between Middle Haze Road and Trail 48460. The northernmost ...
Learn more about Steam Hauler

Vinton Trail South is a classic Michigan two-track out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Vinton Road just less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, you'll find the north end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the norther...
Learn more about Vinton Trail South

Vinton Trail West is a unique and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located directly off Williamsburg Road, only 2 miles south of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the western end, you'll start on a gravel and sandy two-track. Abou...
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Middle Haze Road travels through Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It is primarily sandy with spots that are more dirt. The trail is mostly flat with no real obstacles to speak of. The trees and forest surround most of the trail but some areas open up and give you a great clearing view. The trai...
Learn more about Middle Haze Road

Strombolis is a classic Michigan dirt road that provides great views of the surrounding timbered forest. This trail is two vehicles wide and can be traveled at a decent pace due to it being well maintained. Be aware of other trail riders as this is a busy area. Offline maps would be recommended for ...
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Samels Trail is a classical Michigan bidirectional two-track loop trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Samels Road, just less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, makes this track easily accessible. Starting from the southern end, you'll start on a dirt ...
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Broomhead Trail South is an easy bidirectional two-track trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Broomhead Road, less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, you'll find the north end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the northern end, y...
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This trail travels through rolling hills and old historic farmland in the Port Oneida section of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This route can be accessed from South Port Oneida Road on the west side and West Harbor Highway on the east side. Starting on the west end, it is a short stint of ...
Learn more about South Basch Road

West Darwin Road travels east and west. The east side of the trail is a two-vehicle-wide dirt road and turns into a one-vehicle-wide trail once you enter Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore land. Traveling from the east, you will climb 338 feet until you meet up with South Hyland Road. The trail is dir...
Learn more about West Darwin Road

South Hyland Rd is a dirt/sand-based trail that runs east and west through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. This route climbs 225 feet through dense beech/maple northern hardwood forest. Along the trail, there are great views of the hills and topography that this area is known for. Trave...
Learn more about South Hyland Road

Miller Hill Road is a dirt base trail that travels up to a scenic vista looking over Glen Lake and the surrounding forest. This is one of the best overlooks in all of the Lower Peninsula. This route is slightly wider than one vehicle wide. There is cell service on top of the hill by the lookout. Som...
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road

This trail travels through rolling hills and old historic farmland in the Port Oneida section of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This route can be accessed from South Port Oneida Road on the west side and West Harbor Highway on the east side. Starting on the west end, it is a short stint of ...
Learn more about South Basch Road

West Darwin Road travels east and west. The east side of the trail is a two-vehicle-wide dirt road and turns into a one-vehicle-wide trail once you enter Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore land. Traveling from the east, you will climb 338 feet until you meet up with South Hyland Road. The trail is dir...
Learn more about West Darwin Road

South Hyland Rd is a dirt/sand-based trail that runs east and west through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore land. This route climbs 225 feet through dense beech/maple northern hardwood forest. Along the trail, there are great views of the hills and topography that this area is known for. Trave...
Learn more about South Hyland Road

Miller Hill Road is a dirt base trail that travels up to a scenic vista looking over Glen Lake and the surrounding forest. This is one of the best overlooks in all of the Lower Peninsula. This route is slightly wider than one vehicle wide. There is cell service on top of the hill by the lookout. Som...
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road