Dirt Bike Trails
Near South Boardman, Michigan

Crofton West Trail is an awesome trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Boardman River Rd NW, you'll start in a less-trafficked portion of the trail that twists and turn...
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Deadwood Trail is an easy and overgrown bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its way. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit near highway US-131 in Crofton, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end at the intersection of Vroom Rd, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy,...
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North Boardman River Trail is a bumpy and sandy bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern end of Boardman River Road Northwest, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy ORV ro...
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SFR 442142 Trail is an exciting, short, and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located near highway US-131 in South Boardman, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end of Branch Road Trail, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy, dirt two-track int...
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Twisters Trail is everything you would think it is based upon its name. This short bidirectional scenic trail twists and turns many times within its 3/4 mile length. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit near highway US-131 in Crofton, it's easily accessible. Starting from the east...
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This smaller section features tight, twisty trails to the south and sandier terrain toward the north. Recent logging has loosened the terrain, creating areas of deep sand. Riders should watch for deep whoops and hidden roots, particularly in the sandier stretches. This trail is a key connector betwe...
Learn more about Grand Traverse East Connector

Grand Traverse has a slightly wider feel than your typical singletrack, making it easier to carry speed in many sections. That said, be mindful of other riders, especially on fast corners. The trail transitions smoothly between flowy stretches and tighter, more technical areas. Expect medium-sized r...
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South River Road Trail is an awesome bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southwestern end of Boardman River Road, you'll start on an open dirt/sandy portion of the t...
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Cedar Creek Rd travels east and west on the south end of a 31,000-acre piece of Traverse City Forest Management Land. This trail provides some great views and offers access to many other off-roading opportunities. Most of this road is two vehicles wide and decently maintained. Depending on recent ra...
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The North Spur is a straightforward extension of the North Loop, featuring mostly small, manageable whoops and a relatively open trail. While the ride is generally mellow, be prepared for the occasional surprise in the form of a massive whoop--these tend to appear unexpectedly and can vary depending...
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Grand Traverse Central is one of the wider and faster sections of the entire system. It features larger elevation changes compared to other areas, offering a more flowing ride. While small roots are present, they're minimal. Expect stretches of deep sand and some fairly large whoops that add to the ...
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Grand Traverse West offers a wide variety of terrain. You'll flow through fast, open sections that quickly transition into tighter, more technical stretches. Expect to encounter classic giant Michigan whoops and a healthy mix of exposed roots throughout. Keep an eye out for fresh-cut trail segments,...
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Guernsey Lake Rd NW travels north and south through Traverse City State Forest Land. This road provides a bit more of a challenge than Guernsey Lake Rd to the south. This route is mostly one vehicle wide with places to pass. This trail also has some steeper sandy hill climbs where 4WD will be helpfu...
Learn more about Guernsey Lake Rd NW

This excellent two-lane dirt road winds through Traverse City Forest Management Land. Offering spectacular views of the rolling Oak and Pine forest. Along the route, you will find smooth, well-graded roads that will steer you right by Darby Lake and Little Guernsey Lake. You can also access the Guer...
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Dockery Rd NW is mostly an unmaintained two-lane gravel road that offers scenic views of the surrounding state land. If you follow state forest guidelines, you can hike along this route and do dispersed camping. As you travel across the rolling wooded hills, you can also access other great trails th...
Learn more about Dockery Rd NW

Hardwood Lane is less than a mile long, but it ties into the seasonal Road, Mitchell Road Southeast. This road is part gravel and runs through a residential area, but becomes a seasonal Road shortly after. It is very typical of the Michigan seasonal roads in the sense that is rolling hills and matur...
Learn more about Hardwood Lane

This trail is packed dirt with sufficient room for two vehicles to pass. At one point, the trail crosses US31, but does not run alongside of it. 4WD is not necessary. There are lots of spurs to the east of the trail which end at Fife Lake Outlet, a small stream running north and south. Headquarters ...
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Traverse Trail is a small part of the LP55 snowmobile route. This trail is a great ride to see beautiful stretches of timbered forest. This trail has a good mix of sand, dirt, and a couple of small mud holes. There is a good amount of elevation changes that makes this a very fun trail to drive. Most...
Learn more about Traverse Trail- LP55

This is a really fun, flowy, yet tight trail--not too hard-packed and not overly technical. You'll find some whoops, roots, and nice off-camber climbs along the way. It's a hidden gem within the Grand Traverse system. There is typically some logging operations in the area so watch out for any re-rou...
Learn more about Grand Traverse South

This trail features a long, straight road to the north that connects to a fun singletrack spur to the south. The singletrack is generally hard-packed, with some roots and elevation changes scattered throughout. Be cautious near the transition from road to trail--active logging operations in the area...
Learn more about MCCCT - Grand Traverse South Connecter

Crofton West Trail is an awesome trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Boardman River Rd NW, you'll start in a less-trafficked portion of the trail that twists and turn...
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Deadwood Trail is an easy and overgrown bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its way. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit near highway US-131 in Crofton, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end at the intersection of Vroom Rd, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy,...
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North Boardman River Trail is a bumpy and sandy bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern end of Boardman River Road Northwest, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy ORV ro...
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SFR 442142 Trail is an exciting, short, and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located near highway US-131 in South Boardman, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end of Branch Road Trail, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy, dirt two-track int...
Learn more about SFR 442142 Trail

Crofton West Trail is an awesome trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Boardman River Rd NW, you'll start in a less-trafficked portion of the trail that twists and turn...
Learn more about Crofton West Trail

Deadwood Trail is an easy and overgrown bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its way. Located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit near highway US-131 in Crofton, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end at the intersection of Vroom Rd, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy,...
Learn more about Deadwood Trail

North Boardman River Trail is a bumpy and sandy bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern end of Boardman River Road Northwest, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy ORV ro...
Learn more about North Boardman River Trail

SFR 442142 Trail is an exciting, short, and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located near highway US-131 in South Boardman, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end of Branch Road Trail, you'll start on a bumpy, sandy, dirt two-track int...
Learn more about SFR 442142 Trail