Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Cadillac Pathway
Cadillac Pathway

Cadillac Pathway

This short trail goes through the beautiful Cadillac Forest Management area. It offers multiple access points to the Cadillac Pathway footpath as well as camping. It is not a through road and has a turnaround…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cadillac Pathway #2
Cadillac Pathway #2

Cadillac Pathway #2

On the border of Wexford and Missaukee Counties lies a seasonal road that turns into a forest management road. It passes through the Cadillac Pathway hiking trail area, allowing access to the hiking trail, camping,…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Caledonia Road
Caledonia Road

Caledonia Road

This is an overall mellow trail with a fair amount of elevation change for the area. Mostly a gravel base there is some mud, a stream crossing, and one long steep climb/descent depending on which…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Calhane Grade
Calhane Grade

Calhane Grade

Culhane Grade is a trail accessible to all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises mostly dirt and is encircled by dense forests. It traverses swamplands and does…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Calumet Cruiser
Calumet Cruiser

Calumet Cruiser

This is a railroad grade-like trail, that is anything but flat. There are many rough spots and dips in the trail with a mixed bed ranging from gravel to medium rip rap. The trail leads…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Calumet Mine Road Trail A
Calumet Mine Road Trail A

Calumet Mine Road Trail A

Calumet Mine Road Trail A is located in Dickinson County Michigan, and runs from its intersection with Sportsman Club Road, Trail A and Lyons Lake Road to the town of Felch where it intersects the…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Camp 9 Road
Camp 9 Road

Camp 9 Road

Camp 9 road is a snowmobile trail in the wintertime, but a smooth dirt path the rest of the year. The woodsy path is wide enough for a full-sized vehicle, but not wide enough for…
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Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Camp Four Trail
Camp Four Trail

Camp Four Trail

This is a very cool trail that runs between Magnum Road and Yalmer Road. The trail can be traveled from either direction. The trail goes through the Gwinn Forest Management Unit. There are many other…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Camp Hayes Road
Camp Hayes Road

Camp Hayes Road

Camp Hays Road is located in Dickinson County, Michigan, within the Crystal Falls Forest. This runs from its intersection with Carney Lake Road and runs to Benton Lake Road South. This trail is an excellent…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Camp One
Camp One

Camp One

Camp One is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is a mix of sand and hard-packed dirt,…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Camp Trail
Camp Trail

Camp Trail

This trail will take you through recent clear-cut areas and mature forests. The trail has a few deep mud holes that could be a challenge for most smaller vehicles. The trail has sections that follow…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Camp Truck Trail/ Tower Road
Camp Truck Trail/ Tower Road

Camp Truck Trail/ Tower Road

Camp 11 Truck Road is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Canadian Lakes Trail 1
Canadian Lakes Trail 1

Canadian Lakes Trail 1

This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419
Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419

Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419

This trail starts at Candy Cane Lane to Perch Lake Road then you end up on Jasper Avenue. This trail will intersect with the Munising Loop. The trail also has a fun bonus a little…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Carlson Camp
Carlson Camp

Carlson Camp

Carlson Camp is a seasonal road that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is predominantly made of dirt and gravel and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Carmean Spur
Carmean Spur

Carmean Spur

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with areas of soft sand. It has some washouts with curves and ends at CR669. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit.…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Carney Lake Road
Carney Lake Road

Carney Lake Road

Carney Lake Road begins at its north-western intersection with Trail A/Carney Lake Road, and travels south before its endpoint on the edge of one of the boundaries for the Crystal Falls Forest Management Unit. This…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Carpenter Road Loop
Carpenter Road Loop

Carpenter Road Loop

Carpenter Road Loop starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand/dirt and is lightly traveled. It has thick brush. The trail brings you back to Betsie River Road. This trail is…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cascade Road
Cascade Road

Cascade Road

Cascade Road has beautiful terrain changes with small cliffs off the road that lead down to Cascade Creek. Easily traversed by all rig types with a solid and rocky dirt base. One vehicle wide in…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Castle Rock to Round Lake
Castle Rock to Round Lake

Castle Rock to Round Lake

This is a very easy gravel forest service road starting in St. Ignace near Castle Rock and heads west into Hiawatha National Forest towards Round Lake. The trail is wide enough for 2 vehicles in…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
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ATV trails in Michigan

Learn more about 1039 Pine Trail
1039 Pine Trail

1039 Pine Trail

License Plate Required! 1039 Pine Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starting from the east begins in a sandy, tight section of brush and short…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 115th Avenue
115th Avenue

115th Avenue

Winding through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area, this two-lane road offers a beautiful scenic drive. With a base of loose sand and compacted gravel, the trail provides a classic Michigan public land…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about 116th Avenue
116th Avenue

116th Avenue

Winding through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area, this two-lane road offers a beautiful scenic drive. With a base of loose sand and compacted gravel, the trail provides a classic Michigan public land…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 126th Avenue
126th Avenue

126th Avenue

126th Avenue travels east and west through the central region of the Allegan State Game Area, providing a scenic drive. The road is two vehicles wide with a sandy and gravel base. Stretches of open…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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UTV/side-by-side trails in Michigan

Learn more about 1039 Pine Trail
1039 Pine Trail

1039 Pine Trail

License Plate Required! 1039 Pine Trail is a beautiful bidirectional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starting from the east begins in a sandy, tight section of brush and short…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 115th Avenue
115th Avenue

115th Avenue

Winding through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area, this two-lane road offers a beautiful scenic drive. With a base of loose sand and compacted gravel, the trail provides a classic Michigan public land…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about 116th Avenue
116th Avenue

116th Avenue

Winding through the heart of the Allegan State Game Area, this two-lane road offers a beautiful scenic drive. With a base of loose sand and compacted gravel, the trail provides a classic Michigan public land…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 126th Avenue
126th Avenue

126th Avenue

126th Avenue travels east and west through the central region of the Allegan State Game Area, providing a scenic drive. The road is two vehicles wide with a sandy and gravel base. Stretches of open…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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