Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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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
Learn more about Copper Harbor Soft Road Look Out
Copper Harbor Soft Road Look Out

Copper Harbor Soft Road Look Out

Calling this a trail is maybe a stretch but hear me out... this is a minimally maintained "paved" (broken pavement) road that appears to be snowmobile only basically in the winter. There are areas for…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about County 40 Road - 5405
County 40 Road - 5405

County 40 Road - 5405

County 40 Road - 5405 is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is open to all ORV/OHV vehicles. This section is a maintained gravel road…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Line
County Line

County Line

This trail divides several counties along with the national forest and state forest. This trail is mostly 1 vehicle wide, with a few sections of 1.5-vehicle width. The trail is mostly sand with a few…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about County Line and 60th
County Line and 60th

County Line and 60th

This is a continuation of County Line Road that turns to 60th Avenue, a single-lane seasonal road. This short trail is a fun side path for those looking for some quick mud. This seasonal road…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about County Line Road
County Line Road

County Line Road

This trail begins on a standard dirt road with great views of the windmills and farm fields. The elevation lowers as you approach the entrance to the seasonal road, where you will enter a thick…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about County Meadow Trail
County Meadow Trail

County Meadow Trail

License Plate Required! County Meadow Trail is a fun two-track connector trail. Located just west of US Highway 131, it's easily accessible. This track connects No. 2 Road and the Grand Traverse County to Supply…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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

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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