Dirt Bike Trails
Near Onaway, Michigan

Red Bridge Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt and sand. There is more sand in fresh timber-cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. This is a relatively obstacle-free trail. Some...
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The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
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This track is mostly sand and gravel with little erosion. You'll find mixed traffic here such as snowmobiles, ATVs, and full-size vehicles. Much of this Trail is for snowmobile use only in the winter. Be sure to check for seasonal closings. This means the trail is well-groomed, trimmed, and maintai...
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Anderson is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It encircles the backside of Tomahawk Lake. However, it does pass next t...
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South of M68 the trail is single-track and unmaintained. Sandy base with a few spots that have the potential for large puddles if it's been raining. The foliage and trees are typical to Michigan but beautiful just the same. North of M68 the trail becomes wider and has a sand/gravel base. This portio...
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LP 9 to Sinkholes is a mix of a designated ORV trail and a gravel road. It's legal for any vehicle size and type, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The designated ORV portion is made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. The gravel road portion is also surrounded by dense forest. This ...
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An enjoyable ride through the MI woods is to be had on this tight two track trail. If you're afraid of a few minor pin stripes, then this trail is not for you. This trail has some curvy sections, as well as some minor hills to traverse which just adds to the fun, as do some small rocky areas like th...
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This is a relaxing drive through the woods, with a single-lane and two-track. The surface is a mix of dirt and sand, with a short section of loose sand and a rocky hill thrown in for more fun. There is one section that is a bit tight, but for the most part, it is plenty wide for a single-lane track....
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This is a nice, easy trail that follows the shore of Tomahawk Creek, flooding. Made up of mostly soft Michigan sugar sand. There is a spot where there is water over the road most of the year. The DNR has filled this area with stone, so there is a nice hard bottom to the constant puddle. There is a l...
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Hayner is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for vehicles of all types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises various terrains, including sand, gravel, dirt, and grass, and is surrounded by dense forests. While some larger vehicles may encounte...
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Spring Lake Spur is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of grass and dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. However, larger vehicles may encounter challenges due to low-hanging branch...
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Mixed Bag is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail offers a diverse range of terrain, including sand, grass, dirt, and rocks, and is surrounded by dense forests. However, there is a section of the trail...
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Badger Trail is a grass and dirt single-lane track through the woods of Northern Michigan. It is tight in areas as it is very lightly traveled. There are minor elevation changes along the way. The trail width varies along the way, but it ends with a very tight section so scraping branches could be p...
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Brown Trail is a very narrow two-track. Expect to do some trimming and to get good ol' Michigan pinstriping. This is a fun hilly trail. There are a couple of deep puddles. Some areas have the potential to be fairly muddy if it's been raining. This is a point-to-point trail, that intertwines with a ...
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Elk Road is a road that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's made up of mostly gravel and is surrounded by mostly clearings from logging, which provides a breathtaking view of the landscape. This road also provides access to all the smaller trails in the area.
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This entertaining ride is a single lane two-track that has varied surfaces as you make your way along. You'll encounter dirt, sand, gravel and even some rocky areas. There are some tight spots along the way as well, but oncoming traffic should not be an issue. Some minor hills add to the enjoyment o...
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If you're looking for a peaceful nature drive this route will be for you. This track is a relaxing drive as you wind along this sandy/gravel northern Michigan road. There are many offshoot trails along the way, with a couple leading to campsites along the water. You can expect to see other mixed tra...
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This is a trail only if you use the term loosely! It starts off as a dirt two-track and degrades into a passage through the trees with no trail surface at all. If you are worried about scratches, you definitely want to avoid this one. The last section of this trail will have branches dragging on all...
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Logging Lane is a longer trail that connects several other trails in the area. It starts in a logging area as a single lane dirt and gravel trail with a few water holes depending on recent weather. It then heads into the woods where is becomes a bit more rocky as it winds through before changing to ...
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Richard Lake is a wide sandy road with beautiful foliage and mature trees. The trail becomes very narrow at the sharp turn and becomes a winding two-track that curves through the woods. The trail is very scenic. Expect to do some trimming or get some of that good old Michigan pinstriping. There are ...
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Red Bridge Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt and sand. There is more sand in fresh timber-cut areas where the sun has had a chance to bake the ground. This is a relatively obstacle-free trail. Some...
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The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
Learn more about Big Cut

This track is mostly sand and gravel with little erosion. You'll find mixed traffic here such as snowmobiles, ATVs, and full-size vehicles. Much of this Trail is for snowmobile use only in the winter. Be sure to check for seasonal closings. This means the trail is well-groomed, trimmed, and maintai...
Learn more about Black Lake

Anderson is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It encircles the backside of Tomahawk Lake. However, it does pass next t...
Learn more about Anderson

The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage. The trail does come to a dead end at a water crossing but then picks back up on the ...
Learn more about Big Cut

This track is mostly sand and gravel with little erosion. You'll find mixed traffic here such as snowmobiles, ATVs, and full-size vehicles. Much of this Trail is for snowmobile use only in the winter. Be sure to check for seasonal closings. This means the trail is well-groomed, trimmed, and maintai...
Learn more about Black Lake

Anderson is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of hardpack dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It encircles the backside of Tomahawk Lake. However, it does pass next t...
Learn more about Anderson

South of M68 the trail is single-track and unmaintained. Sandy base with a few spots that have the potential for large puddles if it's been raining. The foliage and trees are typical to Michigan but beautiful just the same. North of M68 the trail becomes wider and has a sand/gravel base. This portio...
Learn more about Silver Creek