Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about East Lincoln Bridge Road
East Lincoln Bridge Road

East Lincoln Bridge Road

East Lincoln Bridge Road is a road that goes through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. East Lincoln Bridge Road consists of mostly hard-packed sand with a couple of spots of soft sand. There is one…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Marblehead Cutover
East Marblehead Cutover

East Marblehead Cutover

The East Marblehead Cutover will take you to multiple trails like Tank traps, South Shore Beach, and Marblehead or if you're coming from Marblehead you can jump on South Glen Cove Road and jump back…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about East Missaukee Trail Loop
East Missaukee Trail Loop

East Missaukee Trail Loop

This is a bit of a longer adventure. Clocking in around 40 mile of single track this trail will take some effort to complete the entire loop. There are four sections to this ride. Two…
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Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about East Oyster Road
East Oyster Road

East Oyster Road

Part of the route on the east side is shared with the ATV trails in the area. As you head towards the west, the trail does open up and goes from 1.5 vehicles wide to…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about East Sawmill Route
East Sawmill Route

East Sawmill Route

This route is an ORV route that is part of the growing collection of ORV-use roads and shared snowmobile trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about East Schafer Trail
East Schafer Trail

East Schafer Trail

East Schafer Trail is a unique and scenic 1-mile bidirectional trail. Located between Cedar Lake Trail and Bently Lake Trail, this trail is easily accessible and breathtaking. Starting from the western end, you'll start out…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about East Wheeler Creek Trail
East Wheeler Creek Trail

East Wheeler Creek Trail

East Wheeler Creek Trail is a fun and secluded off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall can…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Eastwood Trail
Eastwood Trail

Eastwood Trail

A sandy grassy mix of trail that winds through a newer-growth forest. The trail is not very wide in some spots so passing can be tough, also the single-track trail crosses this trail so be…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Electric Slide
Electric Slide

Electric Slide

This trail can be found at the end of Skyline Drive and Rim Cut. It is a directional long steep descent. YOU MAY ONLY DRIVE DOWN THE HILL. The trail finishes down near The Troubles…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Eliza Lake Trail
Eliza Lake Trail

Eliza Lake Trail

Eliza Lake Trail is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a single lane trail made up of dirt and sand. Brush lines both sides of the trail in…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Elk Road
Elk Road

Elk Road

Elk Road is a road that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's made up of mostly gravel and is surrounded by mostly clearings from logging, which provides…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Endurance Trail
Endurance Trail

Endurance Trail

The Endurance Trail begins at the intersection in the middle of the park. It is a ONE-WAY trail. It starts with a short hill climb on the edge of the Flat Top area and then…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ensign Road - FSR 2235
Ensign Road - FSR 2235

Ensign Road - FSR 2235

Federal Forest Road 2235, also known as Ensign Road or Z Road, is a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ensign Spur C - FSR 2235G
Ensign Spur C - FSR 2235G

Ensign Spur C - FSR 2235G

Ensign Spur C is classified as a Primary Forest Road. The road is open to off-road vehicles and has a surface made up of dirt, grass, and native material. Its overall condition is rated as…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Entrance / Exit Trail
Entrance / Exit Trail

Entrance / Exit Trail

This trail runs from the parking lot to the first intersection in the off-road portion of the park. It is directional. The trail runs one way for the entrance and another for the exit. There…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Entrance Road to Outpost Junction
Entrance Road to Outpost Junction

Entrance Road to Outpost Junction

This sandy hall road runs through the middle of the front of the park and gives the rider access to the majority of the trails in that area. The trail ends in the middle of…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Evart Motorcycle Trail
Evart Motorcycle Trail

Evart Motorcycle Trail

Evart Motorcycle Trail is located in the heart of Michigan's lower peninsula, just outside the small town of Evart. This trail runs a 22-mile North/South loop winding through a parcel of MI government land. Evart…
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Total Miles
21.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Evart Sunrise Lake Hill Climbs
Evart Sunrise Lake Hill Climbs

Evart Sunrise Lake Hill Climbs

Much of this route is considered a normal dirt road accessible by non-4WD vehicles. However, at the end of this route and a bit before the end, there are 2 different hill climbs, one high…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail
Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ewing Hill
Ewing Hill

Ewing Hill

Ewing Hill is a fun, local off-road trail within the Manistee National Forest. This trail is found off NFS 9180 Trail and West Shore SMT DNR 19 Trail and can be run in either direction.…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
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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