Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Flexy Ditch (NFS 5187)
Flexy Ditch (NFS 5187)

Flexy Ditch (NFS 5187)

Forest Service Road 5187 is a fun off-road trail in Western Michigan. This trail is located just off West 4 Mile Road. Although a vast majority of this trail is very easy, there are a…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Floodwood Swamp Reservoir
Floodwood Swamp Reservoir

Floodwood Swamp Reservoir

This is a beautiful and fun trail that runs through the Floodwood Swamp Reservoir in the Gladwin Forest Management Area, offering some obstacles and amazing wildlife spotting opportunities. It's a full-width trail with mixed traffic.…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail
Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail

Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail

Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail is a dirt bike-specific trail that is located on the east end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This trail is made up of some tight single track that is famous for its…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 5043
Forest Road 5043

Forest Road 5043

This is a short but fun single-lane dirt two-track in the Manistee National Forest. It leads to a hiking/exploring area in the forest. The challenge level of this particular trail will depend greatly on recent…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Road 5298
Forest Road 5298

Forest Road 5298

This is a short little two-track in the Manistee National Forest connecting 184th Avenue and 180th Avenue. It is definitely a little tight in some spots but nothing bad. You will get some scratches on…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Forest Road 5300
Forest Road 5300

Forest Road 5300

The trail has mild trails with a few wet areas. The trail passes next to the White River in places close to Horseshoe Lake. There are a few boondocking spots where you can camp along…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 5301
Forest Road 5301

Forest Road 5301

The forest road is mostly sand with a little mud in spots. The road becomes very uneven and forces lower speed. A lower clearance vehicle may damage the front facia. When you get near the…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Road 9100
Forest Road 9100

Forest Road 9100

The trail goes from Ewing Road to the shore or Cedar Creek. There are mild hills and water holes. The trail is very easy in my jeep. I did the trail on the motorcycle and…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 9219
Forest Road 9219

Forest Road 9219

This is an easy beginner off-road trail. Access is right off of M-120 just North of Twin Lake, Michigan. The trail is very easy with nothing very technical, unless you are snow-wheeling. You can stop…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 9381
Forest Road 9381

Forest Road 9381

This Forest Road is relatively wide. The route has some low spots that stay wet most of the year. There is a few stretches of mud. Most of the worst spots of mud have a…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 9869
Forest Road 9869

Forest Road 9869

The Forest Road cuts between Crystal Lake Road and Holton Whitehall Road. The trail does not offer much difficulty but is quite tight in sections. I would expect full-size vehicles to get pine needle pin…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Road 9904
Forest Road 9904

Forest Road 9904

The Forest Road passes between Staple Road and Forest Road 9869. The road crosses the motorsports trail twice. On the midpoint of the trail there is a small spur that goes down to a pond.…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Route 9188
Forest Route 9188

Forest Route 9188

Stunning views with easy access to Forest Route 9192. This 2 track can be completed by a variety of vehicles. AWD crossovers or low clearance stock 4x4s will find this trail easy to manage. Flat…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Route 9191
Forest Route 9191

Forest Route 9191

This trail has mild sections that can be tight. The trail crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9192. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Route 9192
Forest Route 9192

Forest Route 9192

This trail has mild sections that can be tight. Crosses the Holton Motorcycle trail and turns into Forest Route 9191. Low clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. Dirt is very…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Route 9195
Forest Route 9195

Forest Route 9195

This is a there-and-back trail that ends at protected wetlands. It seems the 2nd half of the original 9195 has been overgrown and impassable for many years. The newer section at the end does have…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Forest Route 9307
Forest Route 9307

Forest Route 9307

This forest road is mostly sand and dirt based. Trail does have a nice camping spot toward the middle of the route. Very easy with one section that does have some shallow tree roots that…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Forest Service Road 3185
Forest Service Road 3185

Forest Service Road 3185

Forest Service Road 3185 is a US Forest Service road that is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of sand and is surrounded…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Forest Service Road 3951
Forest Service Road 3951

Forest Service Road 3951

Forest Service Road 3951 is a road that welcomes vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. Primarily composed of hard-packed dirt and sand, the road is encircled by dense forests. It traverses…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 5126
Forest Service Road 5126

Forest Service Road 5126

This trail offers a relatively smooth and fast-paced drive for more than half its length, making it accessible to a wide range of vehicles with basic offroad capability. The route is mostly flat, with very…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
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
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

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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