Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Oil Pump Trail

Oil Pump Trail

Oil Pump Trail is a unique and scenic short out-and-back trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just north of highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from Rice Rd NW, you'll…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oil Well Trail
Oil Well Trail

Oil Well Trail

This short trail will take you past several of the large oil rigs in the area along with some great spots to stop and take a break or lunch. The trail is mostly loose sand…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old 72 Trail
Old 72 Trail

Old 72 Trail

Old 72 Trail is a neat bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just northwest of Kalkaska near highway M-72, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southern end of Old…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old Bridge Overlook
Old Bridge Overlook

Old Bridge Overlook

Start the day at the CR 510 Old Bridge Overlook to check out the fall colors. Jump back on CR 510 to the trails and take UP 14/CR 510 then took CR GGA to CR…
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Total Miles
24.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Old Camp Four Trail
Old Camp Four Trail

Old Camp Four Trail

Old Camp Four Trail is an easy rocky two-track trail that winds through Gwinn Forest. The trail is plenty wide for all vehicle types. It isn't quite two vehicles wide, but there are spots to…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Clark Mine
Old Clark Mine

Old Clark Mine

The Old Clark Mine is located roughly 2.5 miles south of Copper Harbor on the Keweenaw Peninsula in the U.P. Michigan. There are very few remnants left from the mine which closed in 1901, however,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Old Foundation
Old Foundation

Old Foundation

This trail in the Manistee National Forest starts by an old building foundation. It is mainly dirt two-track that has a good variety of surfaces, including loose sand, mud, and puddles, depending on the recent…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old M-26 Trail
Old M-26 Trail

Old M-26 Trail

This was a paved Highway until 2006. It was abandoned and left to become an offroad trail for residents of the area. The trail has a short but steep climb that will be muddy if…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Old State House Route
Old State House Route

Old State House Route

Old State House Route is managed by the Grayling Forest Management Unit. It is a wide and twisty two-track trail with soft sand that takes you through a mix of pines and hardwood. The trail…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Old State House Trail

Old State House Trail

Old State House Trail is a legal trail for vehicles up to 50 inches wide. It's primarily made of sand and encircled by dense forest. The trail traverses some breathtaking forest, and it's a narrow,…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Orchard Lake
Orchard Lake

Orchard Lake

The West end of this trail begins on cement but becomes a seasonal road less than a mile from the start point. The trail is only one vehicle wide. It has a sandy/gravel base. There…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about ORV Bypass - 492
ORV Bypass - 492

ORV Bypass - 492

The ORV Bypass is an easier trail that will take you by Mu's Nemesis. This trail is rocky with a couple of nice rock climbs but nothing too extreme. You can choose to tackle Mu's…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about ORV Route BI
ORV Route BI

ORV Route BI

ORV Route BI is an open segment measuring approximately 2.23 miles in length. The route has a width greater than 12 feet and features a surface composed of dirt, sand, and native material. This route…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about ORV Route C- Gwinn Portion
ORV Route C- Gwinn Portion

ORV Route C- Gwinn Portion

ORV Route C -- Gwinn is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered poor. Since it is not a DNR…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about ORV Spur
ORV Spur

ORV Spur

ORV Spur, also known as Trail 9990096/9990079, is a single-lane dirt road with some small mud holes. This trail connects with multiple trails on Drummond Island and doubles as snowmobile trail 489 in the winter.…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about ORV Trail - 36282
ORV Trail - 36282

ORV Trail - 36282

ORV Trail 36282 was tight with overgrowth. It was a two-track that if wet could be challenging so be prepared and don't wheel alone as always on Drummond Island. This trail runs alongside Jeep Route…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oviatt Road
Oviatt Road

Oviatt Road

Oviatt Road is a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. The trail is a good solid road but as always things can change with bad weather. This…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oviatt Spur/Trail 3
Oviatt Spur/Trail 3

Oviatt Spur/Trail 3

Oviatt Spur is also known as Trail 3 in the winter. The trail has very soft sand in some areas. The raspberry bushes grow wild with a mixture of hardwoods and pine. The trail ends…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Oxford Lake Area
Oxford Lake Area

Oxford Lake Area

This route is comprised of Forest Service roads and dirt two-track trails. It can be easily accessed by any off-road vehicle, including high-clearance 4x4s, SxS, ATVs, and dirt bikes. This route is very easy and…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Oyster Road/4476
Oyster Road/4476

Oyster Road/4476

This trail maintains 2-4 car widths the entire way. The trail only has a few small elevation changes. For the most part, the ground is hard-packed sand and has some smaller shallow mud holes. You'll…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
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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