Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Milbocker Road
Milbocker Road

Milbocker Road

This route was supposed to be a through route, but due to the ice storm over the winter, the damage has not been cleared yet. The trail is basically all easy sand. The only time…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Mild to Wild
Mild to Wild

Mild to Wild

The trail is mild but the mud holes are wild! There are MANY mud holes back in this area. Most of them can be pretty deep. There a few that will swallow up a 40…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mill Mine Trail
Mill Mine Trail

Mill Mine Trail

This trail runs along an old railroad grade off the Bill Nicholls trail back to the Bill Nicholls trail. It is an alternative to running through the towns of Painesdale, Trimountain, and South Range. The…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Milnichol Loop
Milnichol Loop

Milnichol Loop

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with soft sand and mud in areas. This trail is rutted and not very well maintained. The trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Milnichol Road
Milnichol Road

Milnichol Road

The trail is a single-lane narrow two-track dirt road with soft sand and mud in some areas. The trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. It's great for a spring ride but…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mine View Trail
Mine View Trail

Mine View Trail

This trail is an in-and-out trail. Use caution at the end, there is a severe drop-off that is unpassable. There is also a good-sized mud hole that could be very very deep if it's been…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)
Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)

Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)

This route starts alongside Mena Creek. As you head down the trail, you can continue straight, which will lead to a picnic area at Minnie Lake Park and Minnie Pond Recreation Area. Alternatively, you can…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Mio
Mio

Mio

Mio Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt with sand. There is more sand in fresh…
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Total Miles
23.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Mio ORV Route - East
Mio ORV Route - East

Mio ORV Route - East

Michigan DNR Mio ORV Route. This is the east side of the Mio Route. It's approximately 3 miles of soft sand with some rocks that travel through the woods of northern Michigan over rolling hills.…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mio ORV Route - West
Mio ORV Route - West

Mio ORV Route - West

This is the west side of the Michigan DNR Mio ORV Route. It's open to full-size vehicles and smaller ones with an ORV and trail permit sticker. This section of the route is mostly soft…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Missaukee Junction
Missaukee Junction

Missaukee Junction

Missaukee Junction offers a rugged and diverse challenge for riders tackling Michigan's trail system. Although technically classified as a 50" trail, some sections can get fairly narrow, testing both rider skill and machine handling. This…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mixed Bag
Mixed Bag

Mixed Bag

Mixed Bag is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all types and sizes of vehicles, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail offers a diverse range of terrain, including sand,…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mohawk-Gay Cut Across
Mohawk-Gay Cut Across

Mohawk-Gay Cut Across

The trail is mostly hard-packed rock with some areas of loose dirt. The trail will take you from Gay, Michigan to Mohawk-Gay Road where you can make some decisions on direction. The trail is easy…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Monks Trail
Monks Trail

Monks Trail

Monks Trail is a 1.5-mile bidirectional trail within the Pinckney State Rec Area. Located between Cedar Lake Trail and Kelly Trail just south of Putnam Township, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the western…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Montcalm Ave Northeast
Montcalm Ave Northeast

Montcalm Ave Northeast

Starting on the south end of Fulton St East, you will quickly encounter a well-maintained two-lane gravel road. You will also see a thick forest surrounding you. This trail cuts directly through state land. There…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail

Montcalm Ave Northeast Trail

This an an out-and-back trail. The access is off Potters Rd. The beginning of the trail has public land on one side and private residences on the other so be courteous. Half a mile into…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mormon Creek Road - FSR 2231
Mormon Creek Road - FSR 2231

Mormon Creek Road - FSR 2231

Mormon Creek, also known as 28 Road, is a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface includes both dirt, gravel, and…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mormon Creek Spur AB - FSR 2231AB
Mormon Creek Spur AB - FSR 2231AB

Mormon Creek Spur AB - FSR 2231AB

Mormon Creek Spur A and B is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not a DNR-managed road, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface consists of both dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mortan
Mortan

Mortan

Mortan is an ORV trail that's legal for all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. It's a two-track made of dirt and surrounded by dense forest. While the trail is open…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mosquito Alley Truck Trail
Mosquito Alley Truck Trail

Mosquito Alley Truck Trail

Mosquito Alley Truck Trail is a flat and sandy trail that parallels the Molasses River. It is a wide trail that easily accommodates both directions of traffic, and it is an easy, non-technical trail during…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Summer

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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