Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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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
1Easy
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
2Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Clark
Clark

Clark

Clark is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail consists of two tracks made of sand and dirt and…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Clear Lake State Park trail head
Clear Lake State Park trail head

Clear Lake State Park trail head

Clear Lake State Park Trailhead is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of sand and is flanked…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway
Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway

Cleveland Cliff- Empire Mines Trackway

The route begins at Mathews Road and County Road (M-28 Business) as the Nagaunee Substation route. It continues briefly along Old M-35, Rolling Mill, Miller Road, and Makinens Road. Old M-35 is a non-DNR road…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cliff Hanger Ledge
Cliff Hanger Ledge

Cliff Hanger Ledge

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. The Cliff Hanger Ledge is a short run that will take you on top of an area where you can test your rig if you choose. It…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cliff Hanger Loop
Cliff Hanger Loop

Cliff Hanger Loop

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. The Cliff Hanger Loop is a fun loop that will take you by an area where you can test your rig if you choose. The trail is…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cliff Mine Drive
Cliff Mine Drive

Cliff Mine Drive

Cliff Mine Drive starts out a single-lane trail with a small water crossing. The trail was mostly dirt/mud at the time we tracked the trail. The trail had been logged so it was definitely a…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Coast Guard
Coast Guard

Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is a non-maintained trail that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. Primarily composed of sugar sand, the trail is flanked by dense forests and expansive…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cole (ORV Route A) - FS 3808
Cole (ORV Route A) - FS 3808

Cole (ORV Route A) - FS 3808

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3808, also known as Cole, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is currently…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Conners Hole/Log Jam
Conners Hole/Log Jam

Conners Hole/Log Jam

This trail is one of Drummond Island's iconic trails. It is not too difficult to go to rock bottom but don't be fooled the water can be deep after a long winter. Proceed with caution…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Conservancy / Elliott Road
Conservancy / Elliott Road

Conservancy / Elliott Road

This trail is packed dirt with sufficient room for two vehicles to pass. At one point, the trail crosses US31, but does not run alongside of it. 4WD is not necessary. There are lots of…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Copper County State First Route
Copper County State First Route

Copper County State First Route

Copper County State Forest Road is a non-DNR road under private ownership. The surface consists of dirt, sand, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road,…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Copper Falls Mill Trail
Copper Falls Mill Trail

Copper Falls Mill Trail

This two-track trail starts off easy but turns rocky and mildly steep as it goes on. If you can find it, there is an old Copper mine entrance where Owl Creek flows out of the…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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