Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Cat Walk
Cat Walk

Cat Walk

This sandy trail can be found at the bottom of the Electric Slide and runs to the back portion of the park. It is sandy and there is a small rock in the middle of…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Cataract Road
Cataract Road

Cataract Road

Cataract Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Catwalk Bypass and Rock Crawl
Catwalk Bypass and Rock Crawl

Catwalk Bypass and Rock Crawl

This sandy trail runs between Catwalk and Sweet Water. Once you get near The Sloppy Joe Bypass, the trail turns uphill and becomes a rock crawl. 12" and bigger rocks closely layered together making for…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)
Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)

Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (North Loop)

Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)
Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

Cedar Creek Motorsport Trail (South Loop)

Cedar Creek terrain is flat to rolling with sandy soil and feels like a motocross track through the woods. The North loop is 10 miles long and the South loop is 14 miles long. The…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cedar Creek Rd
Cedar Creek Rd

Cedar Creek Rd

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.…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cedar Lake Trail
Cedar Lake Trail

Cedar Lake Trail

Cedar Lake Trail is an awesome 8-mile bidirectional trail within the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and right outside the Pickney State Rec Area. Located between Marion Township and Putnam Township, this trail is easily…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cedar River Run
Cedar River Run

Cedar River Run

This route is a baseline for exploration in the Escanaba Forest Management Unit. It is primarily sand/dirt logging roads without any serious obstacles. Some areas can be slick and muddy after rainfall or during the…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cedar River Side Spur
Cedar River Side Spur

Cedar River Side Spur

This loop provides a change of scenery and meanders through varying species of trees that provide a tunnel-like canopy in some areas. Even this side trail has side trails! Detour from the route to explore…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cemetery Trail (Pere Cheney Ghost Town)
Cemetery Trail (Pere Cheney Ghost Town)

Cemetery Trail (Pere Cheney Ghost Town)

This trail is flat and sandy and weaves through both field and forest. This path starts in the same area as a marked snowmobile trail but they split almost immediately. The interesting history of this…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Center Fireline Trail
Center Fireline Trail

Center Fireline Trail

Center Fireline Trail is a part of the Gladwin Scramble, a mixed-use riding area in the Gladwin Forest Management Unit. This trail is a two-lane dirt trail with mixed access and cross-traffic. You can expect…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chambers Trail
Chambers Trail

Chambers Trail

Chambers Trail is an easy and scenic 2.5-mile bidirectional road within the Brighton State Rec Area. Located just north of Rush Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of the…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Charlevoix / Booth Lake
Charlevoix / Booth Lake

Charlevoix / Booth Lake

This trail has a dirt base with slight elevation changes. Some areas are narrow and muddy. There is an unpassable series of mud holes that has a bypass to the left of the trail. Take…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Charlie Lakes Trail
Charlie Lakes Trail

Charlie Lakes Trail

Charlie Lakes Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt, gravel, and sand, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cheboygan Plains Loop
Cheboygan Plains Loop

Cheboygan Plains Loop

This is a wooded single lane with a surface that varies from dirt to rock and even a little sand. There are some minor elevation changes and curves that make it very enjoyable. The trail…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cherry Plains Spur B (FSR 2148B)
Cherry Plains Spur B (FSR 2148B)

Cherry Plains Spur B (FSR 2148B)

Cherry Plains Spur B is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface consists of dirt and native materials…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chicken Hill
Chicken Hill

Chicken Hill

Chicken Hill starts and finishes on the main haul road in the park. It is a short trail that winds through the woods, with mild hill climbs and one steep descent/climb in the loop. There…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chris Brown Lake
Chris Brown Lake

Chris Brown Lake

Chris Brown Lake is a non-maintained trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of sand and is surrounded by dense forests and…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Christmas Tree Trail
Christmas Tree Trail

Christmas Tree Trail

Christmas Tree Trail is one of the coolest trails in Michigan during the wintertime. At specific times of the year, you can get a permit to cut down your very own Christmas tree from specific…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Church Street Trail
Church Street Trail

Church Street Trail

Church Street Trail is a very fun and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located only 1/4 mile off highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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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