Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about County Ridge Trail
County Ridge Trail

County Ridge Trail

County Ridge Trail is a fun offroad trail that crosses over from Grand Traverse County into Wexford County. The trail starting from the north drops in elevation along a ridgeline and finishes with sweeping views…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about County Road 371
County Road 371

County Road 371

County Road 371 is a seasonal road that accommodates vehicles of diverse sizes and types, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road primarily comprises a sandy two-track, and its eastern side is encircled…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Road 412 West
County Road 412 West

County Road 412 West

County Road 412 West is a non-maintained trail that's open to all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily made up of two tracks of sand and is surrounded by mostly…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Road 421 North
County Road 421 North

County Road 421 North

County Road 421 North is a seasonal road that welcomes vehicles of all types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The road is composed of a combination of dirt and sand and is…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Road 421 North Spur
County Road 421 North Spur

County Road 421 North Spur

County Road 421 North Spur is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is primarily composed of hard-packed dirt…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Road EEM
County Road EEM

County Road EEM

EEM Road is a county road that curves away from East State Highway M-35 and connects to North Cataract Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road with a private owner. The surface consists of…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Road NNA
County Road NNA

County Road NNA

County Road NNA is a non-DNR road with an unspecified owner. The surface is composed 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
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about County Road NNB/NND
County Road NNB/NND

County Road NNB/NND

County Road NNB is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Covered Drive
Covered Drive

Covered Drive

This is a shortcut road that is more than a shortcut. If you are looking for an iconic photo road, this is it! During the fall color season, you will find a lot of traffic…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about CR 412 Crisp Point Road
CR 412 Crisp Point Road

CR 412 Crisp Point Road

CR 412 Crisp Point Road is the last stretch to Crisp Point Lighthouse. This section is a seasonal road that has washboard bumps with a sand-dirt combination. During spring thaw and after heavy rain, this…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about CR 414
CR 414

CR 414

CR 414 is another section of dirt road that will lead you to Crisp Point Lighthouse. You have options of camping in the area at the Mouth of Two Hearted River State Campground with a…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about CR 446 to CR 415
CR 446 to CR 415

CR 446 to CR 415

Country Road 446 to County Road 415 (CR 446 to CR 415) is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about CR 489 to Avery Lake
CR 489 to Avery Lake

CR 489 to Avery Lake

This is a nice easy trail that winds through the woods. Most of the trail base is sandy, but there are some grassy, rocky, and muddy sections. Near CR 489, there has been some logging…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about CR 578 UP7 Cutover
CR 578 UP7 Cutover

CR 578 UP7 Cutover

The CR 578/UP7 Cutover brings Ridge Road Trail Loop with Candy Cane Lane - Trail 419 and Munising Loop all together. It's a short run but it ties the trails together. The Upper Peninsula of…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about CR501
CR501

CR501

CR501 is another section of dirt road that will lead you to Crisp Point Lighthouse. The road can be challenging during spring thaw and heavy rain. You will come across a single-lane bridge over a…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Crapo Creek Trail
Crapo Creek Trail

Crapo Creek Trail

Crapo Creek Trail (Pronounced Crap-oh) is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by dirt bikes and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber…
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Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Crofton Road Southwest Trail
Crofton Road Southwest Trail

Crofton Road Southwest Trail

Crofton Road Southwest Trail is an easy and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located right in Crofton off highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the SE…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Crofton Road Trail
Crofton Road Trail

Crofton Road Trail

Crofton Road Trail is a chill and scenic bidirectional seasonal road within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located between Crofton and South Boardman near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Crofton West Trail
Crofton West Trail

Crofton West Trail

Crofton West Trail is an awesome trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just NW of Crofton near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Boardman River…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Crooked Lake Trail
Crooked Lake Trail

Crooked Lake Trail

Crooked Lake Trail is a unique bidirectional trail within the Pinckney State Recreation Area. Located just north of Dexter Township between Highway 94 and Highway 96, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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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