Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about HR Connector Trail
HR Connector Trail

HR Connector Trail

HR Connector Trail is a connecting trail that binds High Rollway Scenic-Overland Trail 1 and S 23-1/2 Trail together. Located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit, this is a beautiful short connecting trail with a…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Hulbert Road
Hulbert Road

Hulbert Road

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with areas of soft sand. It has some washouts with banked curves and ends at CR608. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hungerford Lake Boat Launch
Hungerford Lake Boat Launch

Hungerford Lake Boat Launch

The Hungerford Lake Boat Launch access trail is a wooded dirt trail off of the Main Access road for the Hungerford campground area. The trail has no obstacles and is smooth, yet is only wide…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hunt Creek East
Hunt Creek East

Hunt Creek East

Hunt Creek East is a motorcycle-only single track that sports a wide variety of terrain. This section of trail has rocks (from softball-size to a few feet in diameter), tight single-track hill climbs, black dirt,…
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Total Miles
18.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hunt Creek West - MCCCT
Hunt Creek West - MCCCT

Hunt Creek West - MCCCT

Hunt Creek West - MCCCT is a motorcycle-only single track that sports a wide variety of terrain. This section of trail has rocks (from softball-size to a few feet in diameter), tight single-track hill climbs,…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Hunters Road
Hunters Road

Hunters Road

Like many "roads" in Michigan, this is a two-track trail. It is sandy, mild, and enjoyable. The last section of the trail north of Wolverine Road is pretty tight. A full-size vehicle can fit, but…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop
Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop

Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop

Off-Highway 41 we jumped on Huron Mountain Drive-Eric's to Van Riper Trail which was already mapped. Then we took the Huron Bay-Peshekee Grade Loop for some amazing views and the colors could not have been…
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Total Miles
17.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper
Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper

Huron Mountain Drive Big Eric's to Van Riper

Backroad route from Big Eric's Bridge State Forest Campground to Van Riper State Park. This route passes through the Huron Mountains and touches the McCormick Wilderness area of Ottawa National Forest. The route is mostly…
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Total Miles
37.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huron Mouth Trail
Huron Mouth Trail

Huron Mouth Trail

This trail is an in-and-out trail that dead ends at Lake Superior, where it meets the mouth of the Huron. This trail is mainly a level 3 due to the last three quarters of a…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Huron NFS 3063
Huron NFS 3063

Huron NFS 3063

3063 is a dirt two-track that winds through a wooded forest showing signs of a forest fire. The trail ends in a field, but there are other trails that branch off of 3063 and loop…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Huron NFS Trail 3079
Huron NFS Trail 3079

Huron NFS Trail 3079

Beautiful narrow grassy wooded trail. Coming in from the north, the two-track trail is inviting and looks well-traveled. After entering the woods, the trail narrows and branches crowd around the Jeep. There are not many…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Indian River trailhead
Indian River trailhead

Indian River trailhead

Indian River trailhead is part of a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Inner Dogman Trail
Inner Dogman Trail

Inner Dogman Trail

The Inner Dogman Trail runs through the Cadillac Management Unit as a full-width, two-track style route. The surface is mostly hard-packed dirt with some sandy sections and the potential for mud after heavy rain. Narrow…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Island Isolation Trail
Island Isolation Trail

Island Isolation Trail

This is an out-and-back route that leads to a small turnaround at the trail's end. This area could accommodate a small tent if one were looking to camp in complete isolation. This trail is wooded…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Island Lake North Trail
Island Lake North Trail

Island Lake North Trail

Island Lake North Trail is a classical Michigan two-track bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the northern…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jack Pine
Jack Pine

Jack Pine

This is a relaxing drive through the woods, with a single-lane and two-track. The surface is a mix of dirt and sand, with a short section of loose sand and a rocky hill thrown in…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jack's Trail
Jack's Trail

Jack's Trail

This is a single-lane two-track trail made up of compact sand and dirt, often featuring whoops similar to other popular trails in the area. The south end of the trail winds through a patch of…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Jackson
Jackson

Jackson

Jackson is a trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of hard-packed dirt and is surrounded by dense forest. While larger…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jeep Route 9995183
Jeep Route 9995183

Jeep Route 9995183

This trail has multiple areas you can visit. The trail can be accessed from East Bass Cove Road. There is parking at the beginning of the trail. From the parking area, you can jump on…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Jordan River Road
Jordan River Road

Jordan River Road

This trail winds along the Jordan River and is one vehicle wide, with places to pass along this route. There are two large well well-kept bridges that cross over the Jordan River. This route has…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
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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