Dirt Bike Trails
Near Traverse City, Michigan

This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy - can get dusty quickly. Private property is posted along each side of the trail. There are some...
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This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
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Strombolis is a classic Michigan dirt road that provides great views of the surrounding timbered forest. This trail is two vehicles wide and can be traveled at a decent pace due to it being well maintained. Be aware of other trail riders as this is a busy area. Offline maps would be recommended for ...
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Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
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This trail connects the end of Buckley Rd to the Lake Dubonnet Trail, running along the north side of Lake Dubbonet. It is a single vehicle wide with a packed dirt surface. The roadway is relatively clear without any significant obstacles. Toward the north end of the trail, it will split into two se...
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The Rennie Lake trail is located off the west side of Rennie Lake Road. The trail permits full-size rigs. Occasional narrow sections may require slower passage to avoid pinstriping or damaging a mirror on trees. Primary obstacles on the trail are soft sand and shallow hills. The trail usually has c...
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Vinton Trail West is a unique and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located directly off Williamsburg Road, only 2 miles south of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the western end, you'll start on a gravel and sandy two-track. Abou...
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This is a fun trail crossing state land north of Lake Dubonnet. The trail consists mostly of sandy two tracks easily passable by most vehicles. There are sections, however, with tight turns in wooded areas and some relatively steep climbs with exposed roots. Longer vehicles and those with ground cle...
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Vinton Trail South is a classic Michigan two-track out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Vinton Road just less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, you'll find the north end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the norther...
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Samels Trail is a classical Michigan bidirectional two-track loop trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Samels Road, just less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, makes this track easily accessible. Starting from the southern end, you'll start on a dirt ...
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Broomhead Trail South is an easy bidirectional two-track trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Broomhead Road, less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, you'll find the north end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the northern end, y...
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Roots Lake Trail is an easy bidirectional two-track trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located off Broomhead Road, less than 2 miles south of highway M-72 and Williamsburg, you'll find the west end of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the western end, you'll b...
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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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Lackey Trail South is an exciting and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just south of highway M-72 between Williamsburg and Kalkaska, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Bowman Trail W, you'll start on a very thick sect...
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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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Bowman Trail West is an exciting, short, and scenic bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just south of highway M-72 between Williamsburg and Kalkaska, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the east end of the power line row, you'll start on a sandy, g...
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Kalverse Trail North is a unique and scenic out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just south of highway M-72 between Williamsburg and Kalkaska, you'll find the trail off Lackey Road, making it easily accessible. Starting on the trail is very grassy and overgrown...
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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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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...
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This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy - can get dusty quickly. Private property is posted along each side of the trail. There are some...
Learn more about Luhr's Trail

This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
Learn more about Davis Lake

Strombolis is a classic Michigan dirt road that provides great views of the surrounding timbered forest. This trail is two vehicles wide and can be traveled at a decent pace due to it being well maintained. Be aware of other trail riders as this is a busy area. Offline maps would be recommended for ...
Learn more about Strombolis

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail

This trail provides an excellent shortcut between Bass Lake Road and Bass Lake Trail. The trail is a single vehicle wide and meanders through a wooded area with occasional clearings. The surface is sandy - can get dusty quickly. Private property is posted along each side of the trail. There are some...
Learn more about Luhr's Trail

This is a seasonal road connecting South Cedar Creek Valley Road to Lake Ann Road. The trail is one vehicle wide and covers rolling terrain through the woods. The roadway is typical for the area-packed dirt and sand. There are some low points in the trail that can collect water and mud if it has bee...
Learn more about Davis Lake

Strombolis is a classic Michigan dirt road that provides great views of the surrounding timbered forest. This trail is two vehicles wide and can be traveled at a decent pace due to it being well maintained. Be aware of other trail riders as this is a busy area. Offline maps would be recommended for ...
Learn more about Strombolis

Lake Dubonnet Trl is a great drive just 15 minutes outside Traverse City. The trail terrain is mostly dirt with some areas that have sand. You will drive through dense forests with great views. You will also come to a few locations halfway along the trail where you can launch kayaks into Lake Dubonn...
Learn more about Lake Dubonnet Trail