Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Pine Road
Pine Road

Pine Road

Pine Road starts as a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit and it looked like they had just side-trimmed the trail. This trail was great for a…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Road Part 2
Pine Road Part 2

Pine Road Part 2

Pine Road Part 2 starts out on a single-lane trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. The trail was great for a spring…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Root Pass
Pine Root Pass

Pine Root Pass

This is a nice gentle trail through a pine forest in Grand Traverse County. It's a bumpy single-track trail that twists and turns its way up and down through the woods. The surface is primarily…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Pine Row Connector Trail
Pine Row Connector Trail

Pine Row Connector Trail

Pine Row Connector Trail is a connecting offroad trail that links Pine Row Trail to Narrow Birch Trail. This is a quick way to get from one area within this forest to another without backtracking…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pine Row Trail
Pine Row Trail

Pine Row Trail

Pine Row Trail is one of the best trails in the nearby area for views of tall Michigan red pine trees. These rows of trees are magnificent and mesmerizing. The trail starts out winding through…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pine Stump
Pine Stump

Pine Stump

Carlson Camp to Pine Stump is a non-maintained ORV trail that accommodates vehicles of various sizes, including large 4x4s and dirt bikes. The trail primarily features a mix of hardpack dirt and sand, nestled amidst…
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Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinewood Connector Trail
Pinewood Connector Trail

Pinewood Connector Trail

Pinewood Connector Trail is an easy, bi-directional off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. This trail is a great connecting trail to link up other nearby trails without having to head all the…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pingree Trail
Pingree Trail

Pingree Trail

Pingree Trail is a unique and scenic 2.5-mile trail just outside of the Gregory State Game Area. Located just to the west of Putnam Township, you'll find the trail off M-36, making it easily accessible.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinney Bridge Road
Pinney Bridge Road

Pinney Bridge Road

This trail is a dirt base that is one vehicle wide with places to pass. On one side, you will have beautiful dense forest, and on the other, you'll see the Jordan River wind through…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinstriper
Pinstriper

Pinstriper

This trail connects Spear Road at the north end to Rayle Road at the south. The north end of the trail is relatively covered. It is less traveled than either Spear Road or Rayle Road.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Piper Lake Rd
Piper Lake Rd

Piper Lake Rd

This route runs through mature woods and recent clear-cut areas. The route runs from the Ambrose Lake area to the south along the YMCA camp. The route has everything from hard pack to mud holes…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Podunk River Access
Podunk River Access

Podunk River Access

Podunk River Access/Forest Road 5302/9359 is a short loop with boat access to the White River in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. This is an easy trail but features some tight spots and ruts. It's mostly…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Pohlman Drive
Pohlman Drive

Pohlman Drive

Pohlman Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and native material, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Porta John Run
Porta John Run

Porta John Run

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. The Porta John Run is a short run with some small ledges. The route that was tracked is rated a 3. This track is part of the…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Portage Lake Fire Tower Trail
Portage Lake Fire Tower Trail

Portage Lake Fire Tower Trail

This dirt road is a hilly adventure, The trail follows powerlines as it snakes across the forestry landscape. Many whoops can be shallow puddles. Traveling from east to west is more challenging as the elevation…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Porterfield Lake
Porterfield Lake

Porterfield Lake

Porterfield Lake single track has dark, packed soil with plenty of roots and rocks between tight trees. The entire trail system is made up of switchbacks. Much of the trail is very overgrown. Taking the…
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Total Miles
22.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pot Hole Central Trail
Pot Hole Central Trail

Pot Hole Central Trail

Pot Hole Central Trail is an off-road trail for those looking for some bumps! Located at the border of Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pots Lake Trail
Pots Lake Trail

Pots Lake Trail

This trail runs very close to Pots Lake. This trail has all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, some sandy areas, and some grassy areas where the trail seems to disappear. After a good…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Power in the Pines
Power in the Pines

Power in the Pines

Power in the Pines is a fantastic trail to experience some of the best scenery the Manistee National Forest has to offer. Both entrances for the trail are to the North. There's an entrance off…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch
Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch

Power Line and Brush Lake Boat Launch

This is an unmaintained county road with trails comprised of almost all sand and dirt--not much gravel to speak of. It requires good off-road tires and high-clearance 4x4s. This trail is very fun on fresh…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter
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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
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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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