Dirt Bike Trails
Near Manistee Lake, Michigan

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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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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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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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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Cranberry Lake Road runs between Sunset Trail and LP76/P651. The west side entrance is essentially a dirt road. But once you get back into the area of Cranberry Lake, the trail gets windy. There is a big enough area for parking and a walk-in boat launch on Cranberry Lake. BEWARE: Cranberry Lake sits...
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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...
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14663/17336 is a single-lane dirt-and-sand road in the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. This pleasant forest drive passes through pines and hardwoods, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. The route includes a few sandy sections, can be traveled in either direction, and ends at Sta...
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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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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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Muskrat Road Southeast is a 2-mile trail that runs between Sunset Trail and LP 76. It has a nice dispersed camping area, big enough for five or six vehicles. Some parts of the trail were narrow, and there were a couple of large puddles. But other than that, it is a traditional Michigan windy, sandy...
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This seasonal road was a gem to discover. It is a combination of groomed gravel wide enough for two vehicles, and a seasonal road that has been unmaintained. The road runs through mature forest and rolling hills and takes a sharp turn in the middle of the route, but it also connects with another sea...
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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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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...
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Oil Pump Trail is a unique and scenic short out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just north of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from Rice Rd NW, you'll start on a sandy gravel road that leads into the thicker section of the forest. As you...
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This section of the Kalkaska Route starts or ends near the CCC Bridge and campground and runs north and south. You will find wooded areas as well as open fields to stop and enjoy nature. The terrain here is level with soft sand, with some deep areas deeper than others. You'll find sections of the...
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Kalkaska South Mountain Bike Trail is a fun bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131 & M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the eastern end of W Kalkaska Road, you'll start on a thick section of the forest ...
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This trail is a beautiful loop off Riverview SE that will take you through a beautiful new forest. The terrain is soft sand the entire way, so expect to find some sand holes and banked corners as you travel. The trail width is mostly 1 full-sized vehicle width with a couple of snug spots. You'll ...
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DR Cutover is a single-lane dirt and sand two-track. The route is part of the Gaylord/Traverse City Forest Management Unit and allows users to see wildlife and enjoy a piece of pure Michigan. This is a nice ride with some sand and mud holes in spots. It can be run in either direction and ends at Dew...
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Sand Lake Loop follows a single-lane dirt-and-sand road through the Gaylord Forest Management Unit. The route winds among pines and hardwoods, offering opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy Michigan’s natural scenery. Soft sand and water holes may be present in places. The trail can be travele...
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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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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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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

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.
Learn more about Black Lake Road

Cranberry Lake Road runs between Sunset Trail and LP76/P651. The west side entrance is essentially a dirt road. But once you get back into the area of Cranberry Lake, the trail gets windy. There is a big enough area for parking and a walk-in boat launch on Cranberry Lake. BEWARE: Cranberry Lake sits...
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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 ...
Learn more about Sunset Trail

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.
Learn more about Black Lake Road

Cranberry Lake Road runs between Sunset Trail and LP76/P651. The west side entrance is essentially a dirt road. But once you get back into the area of Cranberry Lake, the trail gets windy. There is a big enough area for parking and a walk-in boat launch on Cranberry Lake. BEWARE: Cranberry Lake sits...
Learn more about Cranberry Lake Rd

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