Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Long Road Spur
Long Road Spur

Long Road Spur

Long Road/39 Spur starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand/dirt washouts and rutted and has fields of ferns. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It's…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lookout Road
Lookout Road

Lookout Road

Lookout Road starts as a gravel road and then turns into a single-lane trail that is part of a network of trails in the area. The trail is adequately wide, except for a tight section…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Loop with Soup
Loop with Soup

Loop with Soup

This loop is less traveled and there is plenty of mud and foliage to navigate through. There are also off-camber obstacles. These are completable by all off-road vehicles, however, the mud obstacles may be difficult…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lost Lake Road
Lost Lake Road

Lost Lake Road

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with soft sand and mud in some areas. This trail was rutted with a steep hill. The trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Loveland Trail
Loveland Trail

Loveland Trail

Loveland Trail is an easy & scenic bidirectional 2.7-mile road. Located just off Highway 74, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a few spots that can become…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Low Branch
Low Branch

Low Branch

Low Branch is a hill climb next to Horsepower Hill. It is not as steep, and it is also very sandy. The sand is thick and has a tendency to be soft. This climb is…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Lower Citadel
Lower Citadel

Lower Citadel

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. The Lower Citadel trail can be difficult, especially in the spring after snowmelt and heavy rains. This trail will take you to an area where you can…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Lower Entrance
Lower Entrance

Lower Entrance

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. This is the entrance to the lower with one gate. This track will take you to the lower section. All the trails in the lower section are…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Lower Letherby Falls to Mount Arvon Overlook
Lower Letherby Falls to Mount Arvon Overlook

Lower Letherby Falls to Mount Arvon Overlook

The trails in this area are mostly dirt and gravel with sections of rock every once in a while. In spring, conditions can be challenging due to snow melt, making the terrain soft and muddy.…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about LP 492
LP 492

LP 492

LP 492 is an off-road vehicle trail that accommodates a wide range of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It serves as a crucial link between LP-9 and provides access to essential food and…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 494
LP 494

LP 494

LP 494 is an off-road vehicle trail that accommodates a variety of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features sugar sand and hard pack, although the hard pack sections may become…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 494 to LP 4
LP 494 to LP 4

LP 494 to LP 4

LP 494 to LP 4 is a designated ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly sand-covered and surrounded by dense forests with…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 496
LP 496

LP 496

LP 496 is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail suitable for various vehicles, including large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features sand, with some hard-packed sections, interspersed with dense forests. It includes numerous…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 55 Trail
LP 55 Trail

LP 55 Trail

LP 55 Trail is a unique 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 eastern end of Smith…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 76/7
LP 76/7

LP 76/7

LP 76/7 is two trails combined, but they split about a mile in. It is a very well-maintained sand trail. All downed trees are cut and pulled out of the immediate way. In some areas…
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Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 9 Atlanta to El-bo Inn
LP 9 Atlanta to El-bo Inn

LP 9 Atlanta to El-bo Inn

LP 9 is an ORV trail that accommodates riders of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail features a diverse landscape, including sugar sand and hard-pack terrain, dense forests, and large, clearings…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 9 to Elk Road
LP 9 to Elk Road

LP 9 to Elk Road

The LP 9 to Elk Road Trail is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is legal for vehicles of all types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 9 to Sinkholes
LP 9 to Sinkholes

LP 9 to Sinkholes

LP 9 to Sinkholes is a mix of a designated ORV trail and a gravel road. It's legal for any vehicle size and type, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The designated ORV portion is…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP 960
LP 960

LP 960

Explore the beauty of LP 960 managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. Although it has seen…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about LP-4
LP-4

LP-4

LP-4 is an off-road vehicle trail that can accommodate a wide range of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail features a mix of sugar sand and hard pack terrain, interspersed with dense…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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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