Dirt Bike Trails
Near Norton Shores, Michigan

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 struggled with the rutted sand and sand on the hills. The trail crosses a gas line right of way. There is obvious trail use on th...
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NFS 9842 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical. It twists, turns, and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, condit...
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NFS 9845 is a fun out-and-back, side shoot off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
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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 Northern loop is somewhat more difficult, as there are many sections where the sand is very deep. The Southern loop is ...
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NFS 5912 is an easy out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but it does contain a lot of bumps and potholes. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail multiple times, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes....
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NFS 9847/Cedar Creek Motorsport Trailhead is a short and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but don't sleep on it. Its sandy base can catch you off guard if you're not careful. The trail starts/ends next to the Cedar Creek Motorsport Tr...
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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 Northern loop is somewhat more difficult, as there are many sections where the sand is very deep. The Southern loop is ...
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NFS 9104 is a fun off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail a couple of times, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt with tall Michigan red pines overhead. Like most M...
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NFS 9847 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail typically isn't technical, but it does have one hilly section that can get washed out. When this happens, tree roots get exposed and cause this section to be slightly more difficult. There is an easy bypass to...
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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 is short, with the main parts of the trail as route and 24". The 24" sections are tight, and twist...
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NFS 9179 is an easy off-road trail loop for beginners. Located within the Manistee National Forest, this trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt as you wind down the two-rack. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfal...
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This trail starts at the end of Bossett Road on the border of Muskegon and Newaygo Counties in the Muskegon State Game Area. It is a mostly dirt two-track that provides access to hiking trails along Mosquito Creek. The trail could have many puddles and mud depending on the recent weather. It's a cas...
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NFS 9850 is an easy out-and-back offroad trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the 2-track as it crosses over the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail. Most of the trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the w...
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West Shore SMT DNR 19 is a fun and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the two-track. Most of the trail consists of sand with some dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/wate...
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NFS 9849 is one of the most unique off-road trails in Michigan. Located within the Manistee National Forest, this trail is easy with nothing technical. However, it does contain "The Sand Box." From a spur trail off NFS 9849, you can play around in a portion of the sandy area. Please stay on public l...
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Ewing Hill is a fun, local off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is found off NFS 9180 Trail and West Shore SMT DNR 19 Trail and can be run in either direction. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can cause mud/water holes that...
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NFS 9851 is an easy off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. Although this trail is short and has nothing technical, it connects outdoor enthusiasts for many reasons. This track gives access to the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail, as well as access to a local fishing hole. This trail also gi...
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NFS 9180 is a fun off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It starts off running alongside the Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt as you twist and turn up and down the two-track. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weat...
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This section of Dalson Road is unimproved and cuts through the forest between Raymond and Brunswick Roads. Near the middle of the trail, the road goes around a large marshy area. The trail is easy as long as you avoid going into the marsh. Winter snow can hide the marsh.
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Stunning views with easy access to Forest Route 9192. This 2 track can be completed by a variety of vehicles. AWD crossovers or low clearance stock 4x4s will find this trail easy to manage. Flat loose dirt with the occasional bump or shallow rut can be expected. Does have some small camp spots that ...
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NFS 9842 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical. It twists, turns, and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, condit...
Learn more about NFS 9842

NFS 9845 is a fun out-and-back, side shoot off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
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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 Northern loop is somewhat more difficult, as there are many sections where the sand is very deep. The Southern loop is ...
Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

NFS 5912 is an easy out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but it does contain a lot of bumps and potholes. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail multiple times, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes....
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NFS 9842 is an easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical. It twists, turns, and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and Dirt Bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, condit...
Learn more about NFS 9842

NFS 9845 is a fun out-and-back, side shoot off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are ...
Learn more about NFS 9845

NFS 5912 is an easy out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but it does contain a lot of bumps and potholes. It twists and turns and crosses over the Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail multiple times, which is used for ATVs and dirt bikes....
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NFS 9847/Cedar Creek Motorsport Trailhead is a short and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This trail has nothing technical, but don't sleep on it. Its sandy base can catch you off guard if you're not careful. The trail starts/ends next to the Cedar Creek Motorsport Tr...
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