Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Atlanta South
Atlanta South

Atlanta South

Atlanta South is a 50-inch ORV trail that has a fun mixture of sand, intermediate soil, defined berms, rocks, and roots in some areas with some whoops. There is one slightly technical climb/downhill depending on…
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Total Miles
42.7
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Atlanta trail head LP 4 & 9
Atlanta trail head LP 4 & 9

Atlanta trail head LP 4 & 9

LP 4 & 9 is an ORV trail suitable for all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It serves as a launch point to access LP 4 and LP 9. The trail is primarily…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Atlanta Trail's - Center Loop
Atlanta Trail's - Center Loop

Atlanta Trail's - Center Loop

Atlanta Trail's - Center Loop is a 50-inch ORV trail that lends itself more towards a Motorcycle single track. The trail is generally an easy, well-burmed, flowing trail that has few obstacles and limited whoops.…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Au Train Falls Loop
Au Train Falls Loop

Au Train Falls Loop

We jumped on the Trails in the Au Train area and headed to Au Train falls. The trails in this area are beautiful in the fall. This loop will connect with multiple trails and we…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Austin Road to Forest Road 9844
Austin Road to Forest Road 9844

Austin Road to Forest Road 9844

The entrance to Austin Road is hidden within the Stonegate Golf Course. The two track is directly across from Hadrian's Way within the subdivision. The road can be very muddy at different times of the…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Avery Lake Sidetrack
Avery Lake Sidetrack

Avery Lake Sidetrack

This is a two-track trail that runs alongside Avery Lake Road and then takes a turn into the woods. It's grassy in most spots with lots of offshoot trails. At the north end of the…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Aylsworth Road Part 1
Aylsworth Road Part 1

Aylsworth Road Part 1

Aylsworth Road Part 1 is the beginning of a three-part section of dirt road. It's a double-lane road that seems to be maintained well. The trail is made up of dirt. It's a beautiful drive…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Aylsworth Road Part 2
Aylsworth Road Part 2

Aylsworth Road Part 2

Aylsworth Road Part 2 is a continuation of Part 1. It's a double-lane road that turns into a seasonal road. The trail is made up of dirt and sand. It's a beautiful drive with pine…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Aylsworth Road Part 3
Aylsworth Road Part 3

Aylsworth Road Part 3

Aylsworth Road Part 3 is a continuation of Part 2. It's a wide single-lane road made up of dirt and sand. It's a beautiful drive with pine and hardwood mixed with trees that overhang, allowing…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baby Diaper
Baby Diaper

Baby Diaper

This is an "in and out" trail beginning at the point where Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Wexford, and Missaukee counties meet. It can be challenging depending on whether the ground is wet. Head south on East…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Baby Nut Check
Baby Nut Check

Baby Nut Check

This trail is a washout that runs along the main road at the top of Devil's Hole. It is a great intermediate obstacle for a new driver looking for experience as long as they have…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse
Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse

Back Country Route to Crisp Point Lighthouse

This is a less traveled route, used by ORVs, to get to the Crisp Point Lighthouse parking lot. The single lane winds through the woods and can be navigated easily by most vehicles. Watch out…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backus Creek SGA Loop
Backus Creek SGA Loop

Backus Creek SGA Loop

This loop covers a very nice area, incorporating a couple of State Forest roads and ORV routes. It's a state gaming area, so keep that in mind while traveling through. You'll find a spot for…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bad Influence
Bad Influence

Bad Influence

This trail is a multi-directional bumpy, steep hill climb or descent. It branches off of the West Point Hill Climb. It does level off in the middle for a second, so if you need to…
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Total Miles
0.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Badger Trail
Badger Trail

Badger Trail

Badger Trail is a grass and dirt single-lane track through the woods of Northern Michigan. It is tight in areas as it is very lightly traveled. There are minor elevation changes along the way. The…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bager Trail
Bager Trail

Bager Trail

Bager Trail is a trail through the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. It consists of hard-packed sand with areas of soft sand. The trail loops through areas of mixed forest and clearcuts of varying ages. Bager…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baker Grade
Baker Grade

Baker Grade

The primary name of the road is Baker Grade. It is classified as a Forest Access Route. The ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) status of the road is open, and the surface type consists of dirt and…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bald Mountain Trail
Bald Mountain Trail

Bald Mountain Trail

This is a point-to-point trail. Like many trails in Michigan, this trail starts out as a two-lane road that has been freshly graded for logging operations. Roughly halfway through, this changes quickly. The trail becomes…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
5
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baraga Plains North Loop
Baraga Plains North Loop

Baraga Plains North Loop

Park at Baraga Plains Trailhead. The north loop is a two-track flat trail. There is plenty of sand, roots, and puddles, but no whoops or hills. It's a wonderful place for kids and less experienced…
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Total Miles
21.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baraga Plains Road
Baraga Plains Road

Baraga Plains Road

Plains Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface consists of gravel, dirt, sand, and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Although it is classified as a non-DNR road,…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1
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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