Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Dead Fall Alley
Dead Fall Alley

Dead Fall Alley

This route starts just north of White Cloud, Michigan, off M-37. It's recommended to travel from east to west. The route is primarily two tracks with a handful of ruts, divots, and bogs. The primary…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Deer Creek - FS 2451
Deer Creek - FS 2451

Deer Creek - FS 2451

Deer Creek - FS 2451 is a single-lane narrow dirt two-track that winds through the Hiawatha National Forest. There is an overgrowth of ferns, brush, and tree limbs that reach across the trail. You could…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Delaware Crosscut
Delaware Crosscut

Delaware Crosscut

This is a gently rolling and twisty gravel road that is perfect for taking the road less traveled. Don't let the typically dry and flat conditions fool you as the spring and late fall conditions…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Denton Creek Trail
Denton Creek Trail

Denton Creek Trail

This is a scenic ORV route near the St. Helen Motorsport Area. The trail features sandy terrain with occasional deep ruts (from ATVs and razors) but nothing a Jeep couldn't manage. When going around the…
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Total Miles
24.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter
Learn more about Ditch Dawgs FS 5152
Ditch Dawgs FS 5152

Ditch Dawgs FS 5152

This trail traverses through a beautiful area of the Manistee National Forest. The surface is mostly dirt with some areas that are sandy or rocky. Throughout the trail, cell service will be hard to come…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Doe Lake/Red Jack Lake
Doe Lake/Red Jack Lake

Doe Lake/Red Jack Lake

Doe Lake/Red Jack Lake is a wide and well-traveled single-lane dirt road that passes by Big Twin Lake. It has loose dirt with some mud. The trail is overgrown with ferns, grass, and bushes. Large…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Driggs River Road
Driggs River Road

Driggs River Road

Driggs River Road is a single-lane two-track that travels north and south through Shingleton Forest Management Unit. Driggs River Road winds alongside Driggs River with a few dispersed camping spots that have access to the…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about East Bruce Point Road
East Bruce Point Road

East Bruce Point Road

East Bruce Point Road is a two-lane road that is a nice ride on Drummond Island to checkout some of the Maxton plan reserve. It will end at a turn around and you can come…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Creek Connector
East Creek Connector

East Creek Connector

East Creek Connector offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. This section acts as an ORV-friendly route from Country Road 415 to Danaher Plains Trail.…
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Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)
East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)

East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)

The East Lake Loop consists of Forest Service Roads 9717, 9105, and 9107. This loop is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners who are looking to get out in the woods and get some…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about East Marblehead Cutover
East Marblehead Cutover

East Marblehead Cutover

The East Marblehead Cutover will take you to multiple trails like Tank traps, South Shore Beach, and Marblehead or if you're coming from Marblehead you can jump on South Glen Cove Road and jump back…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about East Missaukee Trail Loop
East Missaukee Trail Loop

East Missaukee Trail Loop

This is a bit of a longer adventure. Clocking in around 40 mile of single track this trail will take some effort to complete the entire loop. There are four sections to this ride. Two…
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Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about East Sawmill Route
East Sawmill Route

East Sawmill Route

This route is an ORV route that is part of the growing collection of ORV-use roads and shared snowmobile trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. During the winter months, this ORV route is used as a…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Eliza Lake Trail
Eliza Lake Trail

Eliza Lake Trail

Eliza Lake Trail is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a single lane trail made up of dirt and sand. Brush lines both sides of the trail in…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Evart Motorcycle Trail
Evart Motorcycle Trail

Evart Motorcycle Trail

Evart Motorcycle Trail is located in the heart of Michigan's lower peninsula, just outside the small town of Evart. This trail runs a 22-mile North/South loop winding through a parcel of MI government land. Evart…
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Total Miles
21.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail
Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail

This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Fine Line Trail - FS 5775
Fine Line Trail - FS 5775

Fine Line Trail - FS 5775

Fine Line Trail is a lightly traversed out-and-back trail. The trail spurs off FS 5162. At the start of the trail, there is a small stretch of deep sand. After you get through that section…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Fisherman's Trail
Fisherman's Trail

Fisherman's Trail

This is a point-to-point trail (or what Michigan calls a "seasonal road") starting on Webb Road and then going into Pigeon Forest, turning south on Fisherman's Road. It's a dirt trail with standing water and…
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Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fishermans Road Trail
Fishermans Road Trail

Fishermans Road Trail

This trail is a point-to-point trail in Pigeon Forest, starting on Webb Road (dirt road with gas and diner nearby) near Wolverine - Afton Mich area which at the east end connects to the Pigeon…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail
Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail

Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail

Foreman Lake Motorcycle Trail is a dirt bike-specific trail that is located on the east end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This trail is made up of some tight single track that is famous for its…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
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