Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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NFS 5149

NFS 5149

NFS 5149 is one of the best trails in Michigan due to its diverse scenery. This trail starts very bumpy over some large tree roots in a washed-out section. During inclement weather, this section could…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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NFS 5151

NFS 5151

NFS 5151 is a very scenic and easy trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Traversing the trail through an abundance of red pine trees, sweeping around sandy berms, and trudging through mud holes, you're…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about NFS 5158
NFS 5158

NFS 5158

NFS 5158 is a fantastic bidirectional trail located within the Manistee National Forest. This is your classical Michigan 2-track trail, dirt, mud, sand, woods, twisty sections, etc. Like most of these Michigan trails, conditions are…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5159
NFS 5159

NFS 5159

NFS 5159 is a scenic bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. From the west, you'll start with some towering red pine trees and finish at the intersection of NFS 5158. Most of…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5165
NFS 5165

NFS 5165

NFS 5165 is a scenic trail located within the Manistee National Forest. You'll be encompassed by towering red pine trees along this trail. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about NFS 5179
NFS 5179

NFS 5179

Forest Service Road 5179 is an eccentric trail that offers a variety of scenery changes. It shows off dramatically with some spectacular views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees, similar to NFS 5185…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5185
NFS 5185

NFS 5185

Forest Service Road 5185 is a unique trail that offers wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees. The trail encounters a few mud and water holes that can get deep and rutted…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about NFS 5200
NFS 5200

NFS 5200

NFS 5200 is mostly a logging road located on the border of Oceana & Mason Counties. This bidirectional trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a combination of gravel, sand,…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about NFS 5201
NFS 5201

NFS 5201

NFS 5201 is a fun off-road trail located between North 192nd Avenue & North Maple Island Road. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a few rutted spots that can become muddy and…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5269
NFS 5269

NFS 5269

NFS 5269 is a VERY overgrown out-and-back off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. The first half of the trail is pretty smooth sailing with it being a mostly dirt/gravel road in a dense…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5273/5272
NFS 5273/5272

NFS 5273/5272

NFS 5273/5272 is a scenic bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting at the north end you'll begin in a dense section of the forest. You'll encounter several mud holes that typically…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5274
NFS 5274

NFS 5274

NFS 5274 is a VERY overgrown bidirectional off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from the south end you'll start at a large dispersed camping area right next to Dowling Creek Trail (NFS…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5275
NFS 5275

NFS 5275

NFS 5275 is a thrilling and scenic trail located within the Manistee National Forest. You'll navigate through a dense forest, around sandy berms, over "humps" in the trail, and view an old logging operation that's…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5311
NFS 5311

NFS 5311

NFS 5311 is a very easy offroad trail near the towns of Bitely and Lilley. The trail is a combination of gravel, sand, and dirt. You'll twist through a gorgeous section of the Manistee National…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about NFS 5334
NFS 5334

NFS 5334

NFS 5334 is a seasonal bidirectional trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Starting from the west end, you'll begin on a smooth gravel trail that is plentiful in wildflowers marking the edges of the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about NFS 5367
NFS 5367

NFS 5367

NFS 5367 is an easy & scenic off-road trail for beginners. Located off Harrison Street & Alger Avenue, near Minnie Lake, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5368
NFS 5368

NFS 5368

This route can be run from east to west or vice versa. The trail has a few places where water and mud can accumulate depending on recent weather, but they usually aren't significant. There is…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5388
NFS 5388

NFS 5388

National Forest Service Trail 5388 is an easy and fun off-road trail. Located just south of East 13 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about NFS 5393/6034
NFS 5393/6034

NFS 5393/6034

NFS 5393/6034 is an offroad trail on the border of Newaygo and Lake Counties. The trail is just south of Big Star Lake, making this track easily accessible. The trail is a combination of sand,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about NFS 5407
NFS 5407

NFS 5407

NFS 5407 is a mystical trail located within the Manistee National Forest. Throughout most of the trail, you'll be engulfed in a thick section of forest that will make it feel like you're in a…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Michigan

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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

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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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