Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Markey
Markey

Markey

Markey is part of a larger grid and provides access to several other trails. It is a single-lane dirt and sand surface that offers no difficulty navigating the trail. There are a couple of areas…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Markey Road
Markey Road

Markey Road

Heavily wooded trail in the middle of the Gladwin State Forest. The trail runs north and south and is dirt and sand. On the north section, trees hang over the trail, making for difficult passing.…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Marl Creek Road 765/760
Marl Creek Road 765/760

Marl Creek Road 765/760

This trail starts as 765 and then turns into 760 south of North County Line Road. There is a sand bowl on the trail immediately after North County Line Road. Then it turns into Marl…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Marl Lake
Marl Lake

Marl Lake

This is an out-and-back route that ends at a small area where you could park and hike into Marl Lake. This route does cross over a 50-inch trail, so be sure to stay on the…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mason Chapel - NFS 4209
Mason Chapel - NFS 4209

Mason Chapel - NFS 4209

Mason Chapel (Huron NFS 4209) is a dirt road that winds back to a parking lot for a stone chapel along the South Branch of the Au Sable River. The trail leaves the Huron National…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mason Pit
Mason Pit

Mason Pit

This trail is sandy with a few large mud puddles. There are remnants of an old sand pit and chute that sits next to the trail on the south end, but it is located on…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Matchett Trail
Matchett Trail

Matchett Trail

Matchett Trail is an offroad trail located within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Most of the trail consists of sand and dirt. Like most Michigan trails, conditions are dependent on the weather. Recent rainfall…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Maute Trail
Maute Trail

Maute Trail

Maute Trail is an exciting 2.5-mile scenic bidirectional trail within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. Located near Highway 94 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the south end off…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Maxton Loop
Maxton Loop

Maxton Loop

This was a short loop on the island we checked out. We definitely saw that this trail was not explored much but wanted to check for wildlife. We came to an open field and decided…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mayfield Seasonal Road
Mayfield Seasonal Road

Mayfield Seasonal Road

Mayfield road is a seasonal Road and if you're looking for a nice ride this is a nice easy trail/road. The road is generally 2 lane traffic and will connect with multiple trails. You can…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about MCCCT - 66 to North 7 Mile
MCCCT - 66 to North 7 Mile

MCCCT - 66 to North 7 Mile

MCCCT - 66- 7 Mile North is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail. This 9-mile section consists of a groomed 50 ORV trail. Like most lower Michigan trails this is made…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about MCCCT - Caberfae Spur to West 38
MCCCT - Caberfae Spur to West 38

MCCCT - Caberfae Spur to West 38

This is a small section of the MCCCT. This section is only accessed via the Caberfae Spur, the adjoining MCCC Trails, or state forest roads. Reminiscent of a more typical MCCC Trail, meaning taller and…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about MCCCT - Grand Traverse South Connecter
MCCCT - Grand Traverse South Connecter

MCCCT - Grand Traverse South Connecter

This trail features a long, straight road to the north that connects to a fun singletrack spur to the south. The singletrack is generally hard-packed, with some roots and elevation changes scattered throughout. Be cautious…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about MCCCT - Grand Traverse to Supply Road
MCCCT - Grand Traverse to Supply Road

MCCCT - Grand Traverse to Supply Road

This trail mainly consists of two-tracks, yet it is still enjoyable on a bike. There are some mud holes on the western side to watch out for. It's a great connector from the road section…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about MCCCT - Lincoln Hills to Caberfae Spur
MCCCT - Lincoln Hills to Caberfae Spur

MCCCT - Lincoln Hills to Caberfae Spur

This section of the trail features the classic MCCCT terrain--hard-packed soil and more pronounced whoops. What sets this stretch apart, though, are the added climbs and descents, many of which are laced with exposed roots…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about MCCCT - West 30 to West 38
MCCCT - West 30 to West 38

MCCCT - West 30 to West 38

MCCCT - West 30 Road to West 38 Road is a section of the 750-mile Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail. This 8-mile section consists of a maintained 24-inch motorcycle trail. This section is a great…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about MCCCT Connector Trail
MCCCT Connector Trail

MCCCT Connector Trail

License Plate Required! MCCCT Connector Trail is a short and fun classic Michigan two-track. Located just west of US HWY-131, this route is easily accessible. Connecting Shaker Trail and Sandy Berm Trail to the Grand…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about MCCCT M-37 to Little Manistee
MCCCT M-37 to Little Manistee

MCCCT M-37 to Little Manistee

This short piece of single track is a connector between M37 and Little Manistee. This trail is generally a tight 24-inch trail with little to no traffic. Due to the general lack of traffic on…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about MCCCT Newberry to Rexton
MCCCT Newberry to Rexton

MCCCT Newberry to Rexton

Michigan's Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT Spoken as - "M Triple C T") is a dirt bike-specific trail that runs approximately 1,200 miles of cross-country trails throughout the state of Michigan. This portion of the…
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Total Miles
26.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about McClure Trail
McClure Trail

McClure Trail

McClure Trail is an easy 2.4-mile bidirectional trail, yet scenic in its own way. Located within the Waterloo State Rec Area near Highway 74 between Jackson and Ann Arbor, this trail is easily accessible. Starting…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
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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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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