Dirt Bike Trails
Near Palmer, Michigan

The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and native material, an...
Learn more about Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway

This trail is accessed by County Road NC off of 480. This trail has a bypass on your left before you come to the gatekeeper at the snowmobile crossing. The bypass can be run by most 4WD vehicles without a lift if careful lines are chosen. The marked route is advisable for only lifted vehicles with a...
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County Road NNB is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. County Road NND is...
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County Road NNA is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under current closure criteria. This unmainta...
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Hemmings Lake Road is a nice easy drive through Gwinn Forest Management Unit. The road mostly travels east and west. On the west end of the trail, it is two vehicles wide on the straight sections with the corners shrinking down a bit. This side is also very well graded and very fast with big expansi...
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Crooked Lake Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. This idyllic, well-mai...
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Cataract Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. Th...
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EEM Road is a county road that curves away from East State Highway M-35 and connects to North Cataract Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road with a private owner. The surface consists of dirt, sand, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV...
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Pohlman Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under current closure criteria. This seasonally mainta...
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Charlie Lakes Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and sand, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under current closure criteria. This idyllic, well...
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The primary name of the road is Sporley Lake/Wilson Lake Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not a DNR-managed road, and users should refer to local government laws for applicable regulations. The surface of the road is composed of dirt an...
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Silver Lake Road, also known as County Road CCO, is a state owned/ locally maintained, Level-2 forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, and native material (ex: leaves, pine needles, pine cones, sticks, branches). This route offers access to forested "Two-Tracks" and hiking path...
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ORV Route C — Gwinn is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The route remains open under current closure criteria. This maintaine...
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County Road CCZ, also known as County Highway Ccz, is a locally owned/locally maintained, Level-2/Level-3 forest road with a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV use is subject to local government r...
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Bass Lake has a mix of trees, wide-open ferns, and pine regrowth single track. You can either start from the trailhead or start from Bass Lake State Campground. Starting from Bass Lake State Campground, taking the trail counterclockwise is a nice warm-up. This trail has plenty of roots, rocks, not ...
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Federal Forest Service Road (FS) T45N-R25W, also known as Section 32 Road North, is a locally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV u...
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Federal Forest Service Road (FS) T45N-R25W, also known as Section 32 Road South, is a locally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently open and in fair condition; it is not a DNR road (ORV u...
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Bryan Creek Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is primarily gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. This maintained county road ...
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Camp 11 Truck Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. Tower Roa...
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Dishno Road is accessed off of County Road FX on the east and Huron Mountain Drive Big Erics to Van Riper on the west side. This trail is mostly rocky and dirt base. No notable washouts or water holes. There are a few spots with loose rocky hills but nothing a stock 4x4 couldn't tackle. This trail p...
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The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and native material, an...
Learn more about Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway

This trail is accessed by County Road NC off of 480. This trail has a bypass on your left before you come to the gatekeeper at the snowmobile crossing. The bypass can be run by most 4WD vehicles without a lift if careful lines are chosen. The marked route is advisable for only lifted vehicles with a...
Learn more about Beaver Dam Run

County Road NNB is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. County Road NND is...
Learn more about County Road NNB/NND

County Road NNA is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under current closure criteria. This unmainta...
Learn more about County Road NNA

The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and native material, an...
Learn more about Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway

This trail is accessed by County Road NC off of 480. This trail has a bypass on your left before you come to the gatekeeper at the snowmobile crossing. The bypass can be run by most 4WD vehicles without a lift if careful lines are chosen. The marked route is advisable for only lifted vehicles with a...
Learn more about Beaver Dam Run

County Road NNB is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under the current closure criteria. County Road NND is...
Learn more about County Road NNB/NND

County Road NNA is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use is subject to local government laws. The road remains open under current closure criteria. This unmainta...
Learn more about County Road NNA