Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Gawley Trail
Gawley Trail

Gawley Trail

Gawley Trail is a unique and scenic 2.5 bidirectional trail. Located close to Bently Lake and south of Pleasant Lake, you'll find the trail off West Schafer Road, making it easily accessible. Starting out, the…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Geels Loop
Geels Loop

Geels Loop

This loop can be found off of Old Michigan Highway 76 and consists of Geels Trail on the north and Geels Road on the south. The north trail has large whoops on it and will…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Geels North Loop
Geels North Loop

Geels North Loop

This loop is a great way to enjoy the beautiful trails of Michigan in any AWD vehicle, and it's not too far from Houghton Lake. The terrain is hard-packed sand and doesn't have any low-lying…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Geels South Loop
Geels South Loop

Geels South Loop

Geels South Loop is a fast paced 50" trail, roughly 25 miles long. It contains mostly shallow sand with some soft dirt, in the wooded sections. The trail is well maintained with intersections clearly marked.…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gilford Ranch Trail
Gilford Ranch Trail

Gilford Ranch Trail

The west side of this trail starts tight and windy with some small elevation changes. This section of trails has some deeper mud holes. Roughly 1 mile into the trail if you are heading west,…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Gladwin Forest Baja
Gladwin Forest Baja

Gladwin Forest Baja

This is a fun, sandy trail with multiple whoops providing the opportunity to test out your high-speed suspension. The trail is two vehicles wide when entering from Grim Road, but narrows to just over one…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Gladwin ORV Route
Gladwin ORV Route

Gladwin ORV Route

Michigan DNR ORV Route is open to full-size, 50-inch, and motorcycles with ORV permits and Trail permit stickers. This is a small ORV Route but is surrounded by many more miles of 50-inch trails. The…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Glenn East Trail
Glenn East Trail

Glenn East Trail

Glenn East Trail is a classical Michigan bi-directional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located off Mount Hope Road, shortly off Highway 94, you'll find the west end of the trail, making it easily…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Glenn West Trail
Glenn West Trail

Glenn West Trail

Glenn West Trail is an adventurous and fun bidirectional road within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located just off Highway 94, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the West end, you'll start on a…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Globe Mine Trail
Globe Mine Trail

Globe Mine Trail

Short and easy is how this trail is described. It does get narrow and has a few water holes to navigate but they have a hard bottom. This makes for an easy escape or entrance…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Glosinger Trail
Glosinger Trail

Glosinger Trail

License Plate Required! Glosinger Trail is a beautiful, fun, and easy track located just east of US HWY-131, making it very accessible. This route, which has a lot to offer, starts with a sandy dirt…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Gogebic County MI Trail LL/3
Gogebic County MI Trail LL/3

Gogebic County MI Trail LL/3

This is trail LL/ 3 located in Gogebic County, Michigan. This trail runs from its starting point at the Michigan/ Wisconsin border, and continues north to the town of Watersmeet, where it ends at the…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Good Road - FS 8160
Good Road - FS 8160

Good Road - FS 8160

Good Road is a trail running East and West through Manistee National Forest. The East side of the trail is a faster pace section that is sandy with incredible views of the surrounding forest. The…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Gopher Run
Gopher Run

Gopher Run

Gopher Run is a road that runs through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. When starting Gopher Run at Bager Trail, the trail will start out on hard-packed sand and go by a little cedar swamp.…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Gorge Cutoff - FDR 2243 Primary
Gorge Cutoff - FDR 2243 Primary

Gorge Cutoff - FDR 2243 Primary

Gorge Cutoff Primary is a Forest Access Route managed by the Baraga Forestry Service. The route is open to ORV use and has a surface composed of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. The road…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grand Marais to CR 414
Grand Marais to CR 414

Grand Marais to CR 414

This is a nice new hard-packed gravel forest road that takes you right through Muskellunge State Park. Great views of the lake and a crossing of the Two-Hearted River make this a scenic drive. There…
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Total Miles
26.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Grand Traverse Central
Grand Traverse Central

Grand Traverse Central

Grand Traverse Central is one of the wider and faster sections of the entire system. It features larger elevation changes compared to other areas, offering a more flowing ride. While small roots are present, they're…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grand Traverse East Connector
Grand Traverse East Connector

Grand Traverse East Connector

This smaller section features tight, twisty trails to the south and sandier terrain toward the north. Recent logging has loosened the terrain, creating areas of deep sand. Riders should watch for deep whoops and hidden…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grand Traverse North
Grand Traverse North

Grand Traverse North

Grand Traverse has a slightly wider feel than your typical singletrack, making it easier to carry speed in many sections. That said, be mindful of other riders, especially on fast corners. The trail transitions smoothly…
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Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Grand Traverse North Spur
Grand Traverse North Spur

Grand Traverse North Spur

The North Spur is a straightforward extension of the North Loop, featuring mostly small, manageable whoops and a relatively open trail. While the ride is generally mellow, be prepared for the occasional surprise in the…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
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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