Dirt Bike Trails
Near Rose City, Michigan

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally 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...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

Sand trails, mild hill climbs, and great views; what more could you ask for? This route will take you through an area that is a little overgrown and could use trimming, but if you don't mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

This short trail will take you past several of the large oil rigs in the area along with some great spots to stop and take a break or lunch. The trail is mostly loose sand with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

Part of the route on the east side is shared with the ATV trails in the area. As you head towards the west, the trail does open up and goes from 1.5 vehicles wide to 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road

Marilyn Lane is a federally 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 use is subject to local government regulations). It traverses throu...
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Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4173 is a federally 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 regulations)...
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Heading north from Oyster Road, you will encounter a large sandy hill. This can be challenging for new riders. Lots of elevation change and a significant amount of sand. Nice flowing corners make this section very fun. There is good canopy cover and a lot of trees, and let's not forget whoops!
Learn more about Rose City West

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4227, also known as Bass Lake, is a federally 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 loc...
Learn more about Bass Lake - FS 4227

This trail runs from north to south. At the south end, it starts off Sage Lake Road and dead ends right before Rose City Road. While traveling the trail, the width alternates between one and two vehicles wide. The trail is a mix of loose sand and hard pack while traveling through older forest and cl...
Learn more about Lentz Trail

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4147, also known as Deckerville Road/ Warbler Road, is a federally 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 ...
Learn more about Deckerville/ Warbler - FS 4147

This 50" trail is a loop leaving from Ambrose Lake trailhead. You will find hard-packed and soft sand with some decent elevation changes, mature trees, and recent clear-cut areas. While running this trail you will see all sorts of wildlife. This trail is also part of the MCCCT.
Learn more about Ambrose Lake Trail East Loop

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4176 is a federally 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 regulations)...
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H57-13 Lupton is a 50-inch trail that traverses parts of the Huron National Forest. The trail is a mix of sand and hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It leads to several forest service roads and additional 50-inch trails. To fully enjoy this trail, it must be traveled in both direc...
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Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4075, also known as Trout Lake, is a federally 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 lo...
Learn more about Trout Lake - FS 4075

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4210 is a federally 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 regulations)...
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Rose City East has a lot of sand and small rocks. It features long stretches of whoops and flowing corners. High-banked corners throughout make this a fun and easy-to-ride portion of the trail. This section crosses 2 tracks with a lot of side-by-side and jeep traffic. Be sure to stop at all road cro...
Learn more about Rose City East

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4609 is a federally 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 use is subject to local government regulat...
Learn more about FS 4609

The road starts as a very wide road that goes past a few houses at the beginning and narrows down a bit the further you go down the road. Various roads and trails intersect this road. While driving down the road you may encounter loose sand, chatter bumps, and mud holes. The area has some open field...
Learn more about North Dow Road

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4174 is a federally 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 regulations)...
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This 50" trail is mostly hard-packed through the mature woods of the area with areas of recent clearcuts. A lot of elevation changes with areas that are washed out, tree roots showing, and rocks. This trail is for the more experienced riders, especially on the bikes. This trail has areas that are ti...
Learn more about Ambrose Lake - Ogemaw Hills North

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally 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...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

Sand trails, mild hill climbs, and great views; what more could you ask for? This route will take you through an area that is a little overgrown and could use trimming, but if you don't mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

This short trail will take you past several of the large oil rigs in the area along with some great spots to stop and take a break or lunch. The trail is mostly loose sand with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

Part of the route on the east side is shared with the ATV trails in the area. As you head towards the west, the trail does open up and goes from 1.5 vehicles wide to 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 4172, also known as Hardwood Road, is a federally 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...
Learn more about Hardwood - FS 4172

Sand trails, mild hill climbs, and great views; what more could you ask for? This route will take you through an area that is a little overgrown and could use trimming, but if you don't mind that good ol' Michigan pinstriping, then you'll be fine. There are a few hill climbs and a rewarding lookout ...
Learn more about Rose City Lookout

This short trail will take you past several of the large oil rigs in the area along with some great spots to stop and take a break or lunch. The trail is mostly loose sand with some chatter bumps. This is a great trail to take the family out and enjoy nature. This route will take you through some op...
Learn more about Oil Well Trail

Part of the route on the east side is shared with the ATV trails in the area. As you head towards the west, the trail does open up and goes from 1.5 vehicles wide to 2.5 vehicles wide. This route does have open areas and wooded areas, during the summer, this is a higher-traffic route.
Learn more about East Oyster Road