Off-Road Trails Near Traverse City, Michigan

We continued our route near Mayfield and Jumped on Perla Road LP510/Shore to Shore Trail. The drive is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. We continued on the trail that took...
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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...
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Rogers Road - Trail 58421 starts out as a single-lane trail. brush line a good portion of the trail. Some of the Trail is also wide enough for vehicles to pass. This trail ends at Long Lake Road. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Th...
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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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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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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 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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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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Rail Trail Part 2 is a single-lane wider trail with small dips and soft sand. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. You will come across a stream and parts of the trail are tight. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fa...
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Rail Trail Part 1 starts at Tonawanda Road. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. The Rail Trail is a single-lane trail that is somewhat flat and sandy. You will come across a stream and parts of the trail are tight. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see...
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Mayfield road is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. You can continue to ride the trails or once you come to Garfield road you can split off and head into Traverse City for a...
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This is a mostly sand trail, with a few steep hill climbs. Terrain is easily traveled by a 4x4 capable vehicle, no lift required throughout. This is a multi-use trail in places, so be sure to have a DNR ORV sticker and if you take offshoots, be sure they are for OHV designated vehicles. This trail 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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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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Rail Trail Part 3 is a single-lane wider trail with small dips and soft sand. We broke the trail up since you cross paved roads. You will come across a stream and parts of the trail are tight. The trail was great for a spring ride but with the canopy, I could see this being an amazing ride in the fa...
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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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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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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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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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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

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...
Learn more about Rennie Lake

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...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

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

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...
Learn more about Rennie Lake

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...
Learn more about Ransom Lake Trail

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