Dirt Bike Trails
Near Mecosta, Michigan

This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the trees, watch out for other riders as the road is narrow and there are several steep hills you can't se...
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National Forest Service Trail 5900 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located about 5 miles west of US-131, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a beautiful section of the Manistee Nation...
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This trail is a single-lane dirt track through the beautiful Manistee National Forest on Service Road 9453. It is at the border of Macosta and Montcalm Counties and runs between Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue. There are no major obstacles on this scenic route and there are plenty of areas to pass ...
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North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't great so offline maps would be a good idea. This trail is tight with some fun winding turns and gre...
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Youngman Cutover is a short route that connects North Youngman Road to West Cannonsville Road and Langston Trail. The cutover veers left just off of North Youngman Road and gives further amazing views of the forest. The trail terrain is dirt and it's an easy drive that offers access to some more rid...
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West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open up to more of a clear cut as the road continues. Eventually, you will run into a spot where you can turn around....
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Langston Trail is one of the most fun in the area. It's very windy with different dense forests and open clearcuts along the route. Plenty of turnouts to stop and have lunch or to let other vehicles by as this is a one-lane trail. The north end of the trail is accessible by Youngman Cutover of West ...
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National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a scenic section of the Manistee Nation...
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This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud section that could require four-wheel drive when wet. There are also a few hill sections that could be slick when wet. The ...
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National Forest Service Trail 9610 is an out-and-back off-road trail. Located just west of US-131, this route is readily accessible. This trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand, grass, and dirt. The trail dead-ends with a small turnaround where you can ...
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This route is a Michigan two-track access trail which leads to a network of other trails. It splits into trails NFS 9884 and 9883. Although this is a simple and short access trail, the trees along this track can be vibrant with fall foliage and the glimmering snow in winter can take your breath away...
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This track is NFS Road 9884 in the beautiful Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt trail that curves its way through the forest between East 56th and East 52nd Streets. Some spots are somewhat sandy as well as rutted-out during muddy times. There is one small mud/water...
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This trail includes 2 large bowls that can be climbed into and out of from many different paths. My trail only shows 1 of the options, but almost all are accessible in one way or another. There are some tight areas in this trail system, however, they can be navigated or if trees are in the way (many...
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This trail is Service Road 9883 in the scenic Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It is a single-lane dirt and sandy out-and-back trail off of NFS Road 9884 that ends at a non-motor vehicle area. The trail is a bit hilly and can be rutted in areas, but nothing that presents a major obstacle....
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National Forest Service Trail 9597 is an easy and bouncy out-and-back off-road trail for beginners. Located off North Pine Avenue, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just lots of ruts that will bounce you all around. Most of the trail is a combinati...
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This short, easy trail branches off from the Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch trail. It descends downhill toward the lake, ending in a wide, sandy turnaround area. Be aware that in wet or snowy conditions, 4WD may be necessary to make the climb back up the hill. A small offshoot leads to a pipe...
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This trail is National Forest Road 5120 in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. It's a single-lane, winding dirt trail with lots of bumps to make it more fun. There are no obstacles to challenge you, but it is a scenic trail in the woods that is not heavily traveled. There are ample place...
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NFS Road 5121-6660 is in the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. This is a very lightly traveled single-lane dirt trail that curves through the woods with gentle elevation changes. At one point, the trail follows a small ridge to make it even more scenic. This trail includes NFS Road 5121, 5...
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NFS Road 5102 is a dirt two-track through the Manistee National Forest. The trail is tight most of the way as it winds through the woods with gentle elevation changes along the way. There is a nice area that would make a great dispersed campsite on the trail as well. One area could be a water/mud ho...
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National Forest Service Trail 5104 is an overgrown off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/water holes...
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This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the trees, watch out for other riders as the road is narrow and there are several steep hills you can't se...
Learn more about Canadian Lakes Trail 1

National Forest Service Trail 5900 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located about 5 miles west of US-131, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a beautiful section of the Manistee Nation...
Learn more about NFS 5900

This trail is a single-lane dirt track through the beautiful Manistee National Forest on Service Road 9453. It is at the border of Macosta and Montcalm Counties and runs between Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue. There are no major obstacles on this scenic route and there are plenty of areas to pass ...
Learn more about NFS Road 9453

North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't great so offline maps would be a good idea. This trail is tight with some fun winding turns and gre...
Learn more about North Youngman Road

This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the trees, watch out for other riders as the road is narrow and there are several steep hills you can't se...
Learn more about Canadian Lakes Trail 1

National Forest Service Trail 5900 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located about 5 miles west of US-131, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt and weaves throughout a beautiful section of the Manistee Nation...
Learn more about NFS 5900

This trail is a single-lane dirt track through the beautiful Manistee National Forest on Service Road 9453. It is at the border of Macosta and Montcalm Counties and runs between Eisenhower Road and 220th Avenue. There are no major obstacles on this scenic route and there are plenty of areas to pass ...
Learn more about NFS Road 9453

North Youngman Road begins directly off of Youngman Road this trail is tight and will leave some pinstripes on your rig. There are some rocky sections with mostly a sandy dirt base. Cell service isn't great so offline maps would be a good idea. This trail is tight with some fun winding turns and gre...
Learn more about North Youngman Road