Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Forest Service Road 5296
Forest Service Road 5296

Forest Service Road 5296

Forest Service Road 5296 has stunning views with easy access to a variety of unmaintained seasonal roads that can provide their own adventures depending on the time of year. This 2-track can be completed by…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Forest Service Road 7120
Forest Service Road 7120

Forest Service Road 7120

Forest Service Road 7120 is a scenic and rewarding trail that winds north to south through the Manistee National Forest, following alongside the Manistee River. The trail is a one vehicle wide and dirt based…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 7147
Forest Service Road 7147

Forest Service Road 7147

Forest Service Road 7147 is a narrow, unmaintained dirt trail stretching approximately 1.3 miles through the scenic and densely wooded areas of the Manistee National Forest. This rugged route features tight, uneven terrain with multiple…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 8259
Forest Service Road 8259

Forest Service Road 8259

Forest Service Road 8259 is located in the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Old Stonarch Road to East County Line Road. The trail is located on the Western Edge of…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 9067
Forest Service Road 9067

Forest Service Road 9067

Forest Service Road 9067 is a well-maintained, fast-paced two-lane gravel road that runs east to west through the heart of the Manistee National Forest. Spanning a beautiful stretch of forested landscape, this route is easily…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 9982
Forest Service Road 9982

Forest Service Road 9982

Forest Service Road 9982 is a scenic and versatile forest route that can be easily accessed directly off Cadillac Highway (Michigan Route 55). This road serves as an excellent connector trail, offering access to a…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Service Road 9992
Forest Service Road 9992

Forest Service Road 9992

Forest Service Road 9992 is a scenic and enjoyable trail that offers a little bit of everything for drivers looking to explore the diverse terrain of the Manistee National Forest. Traversing north to south, this…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forestville Road
Forestville Road

Forestville Road

Forestville Road is a section of the HLF Trail. This trail has areas that are only one vehicle wide with places to pass. There are some small mud puddles and areas with loose rocks and…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fortine Loop
Fortine Loop

Fortine Loop

Fortine Loop is a sand and dirt mix single-lane two-track. The trail had some washouts/ruts and overgrowth making the trail tight in some areas. The trail looped us back around to Fortine Road making for…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fortine Road
Fortine Road

Fortine Road

This is a moderate route that cuts through the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail is primarily sandy with some areas that have a rocky base. There isn't any specific obstacles other then some…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Fortine Spur
Fortine Spur

Fortine Spur

Fortine Spur is a sand and dirt mix single-lane two-track. The trail is lined with thick brush and ferns. The trail takes you to North Haze Road, making for a nice easy ride not only…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fossil Ledge
Fossil Ledge

Fossil Ledge

This easy trail will get you to Fossil Ledge for some beautiful views, swimming and walking.
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Fossil Ledge Loop
Fossil Ledge Loop

Fossil Ledge Loop

Fossil Ledge Loop will bring you back to the trail taking you to Fossil Ledge. The Loop is a two-track leading through a field and then to woods that can be very tight with overgrown…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fox River Pathway
Fox River Pathway

Fox River Pathway

Fox River Pathway is a non-maintained ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sugar sand and is mostly surrounded…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fox River Trail
Fox River Trail

Fox River Trail

Fox River Trail, a non-maintained ORV trail, is legal for all vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail comprises mostly two-track hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It closely follows the…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 5119
FR 5119

FR 5119

This trail has mild sections that can be tight. The trail is accessible off of 184th Ave and adjoins FR5083. Low-clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. The dirt is very…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 5735
FR 5735

FR 5735

This route follows forest road 5735. It consists of mainly dirt and sand with some gravel in a two track style trail. Most stock 4x4 vehicles will be able to complete this jaunt with a…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about FR 9185
FR 9185

FR 9185

This forest road is mostly sand and dirt-based. Low-clearance vehicles may encounter issues during spring or after heavy rains. The dirt is very soft and can get rutted easily. The trail is very scenic with…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Freda Crosscut
Freda Crosscut

Freda Crosscut

A gentle winding trail through the Michigan Woods. This trail used to be very narrow, unmaintained, rutted, and muddy. Recently the logging companies have been using it and made significant improvements by grading, widening, and…
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Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Frederic Route
Frederic Route

Frederic Route

This route is an ORV route connector between the Grayling & Kalkaska ORV trail. This route runs through the Frederick ORV trail, often intersecting it. This offers many opportunities to jump on a 50-inch trail…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring

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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