Trail Overview

Sand Lake Motorcycle Trail is a nice skills test for riders in Michigan's lower peninsula. This trail has a little bit of everything. Sand, rocks, roots, hill climbs, ruts, and more. Although most riders could eventually get through this trail, it could be considered very difficult for learning riders. Some of the most significant barriers are the hill climbs. There are two hill climbs on this trail that have washed out to a critical level. The rut/washout, at the time of this posting, is deep enough that ground level is above the rider's head when riding through. There are some other options around these washed-out hill climbs, but the general terrain is not conducive to an "easier" way. There are just different types of obstacles. A fast lap on this 25-mile trail would be 1.5 hours. Most riders will plan on 2-3 hours for this trail.

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Difficulty

This trail is not rated for one specific gatekeeper obstacle. But rather for the constant challenge of mud, sand, rocks, roots, washouts, and loose sand hill climbs.

Technical Rating

Bode

May 10, 2026

Open

Trail is clear, all but a couple inconveniences. 99.9% cherry! Just right amount of moisture in the sand and soil (hero dirt).

Rufus Goldenball

Aug 25, 2025

Open

OnXOffroad fix the trail name. It's Long Lake not Sand Lake. Regardless this was a awesome trail. When you hit flow sections they are amazing. The problem is the trail is quite whooped out. Pretty much every straight section has pretty large whoops. So it's like 50% awesome 50% whoops. Overall though, this quite possibly is the best laid out trail in Michigan. They did a lot with not much land and there are many up downs for elevation changes. I'm a big fan of this one!

joseph carter

Jun 18, 2025

Open

was my first time here, wasn’t nearly as hard as described. took me 1 hour and 43 minutes with a few stops. if you have done evart michigan this is is way easier

Logan W

Oct 19, 2024

Open

First time on this trail. Excellent flow and speed. Some challenging areas but not as tough as it was described.

phil ball reed

Oct 05, 2024

Open

Great trail to challenge your skill set lot of elevation change. Trail was dry but not much dust. Leaving trailhead had to use 4x4 to get out. Overall one of my favorites trails