Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Ridge Road Loop
Ridge Road Loop

Ridge Road Loop

You can jump on this trail from M-28 and enjoy the fall colors. We find this is the best time for the trails in the U.P. The trail will loop around then you can park…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Ridge Runner Trail
Ridge Runner Trail

Ridge Runner Trail

License Plate Required! Ridge Runner Trail is an awesome Michigan two-track trail, located on the south side of the Manistee River in the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. This trail is very much like its nearby…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Rim Cut
Rim Cut

Rim Cut

Rim Cut is a short sandy connector trail that can be found at the end of Skyline Trail. It is next to Top Line and Rat's Nest. It also loops at the top of the…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Rimrock Camp Road
Rimrock Camp Road

Rimrock Camp Road

This trail is a side route located on the North side of Drummond Island as you're making your way out to Fossil Ledges. This is an extremely tight out-and-back trail. It is very overgrown in…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about River Camp Loop Trail
River Camp Loop Trail

River Camp Loop Trail

River Camp Loop Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road loop trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed campsites as…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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River Camp Trail

River Camp Trail

River Camp Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. At the end of this trail, you'll find a small dispersed campsite overlooking the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about River Forest Loop Trail
River Forest Loop Trail

River Forest Loop Trail

River Forest Loop Trail is an eccentric, bi-directional off-road trail that runs along and near the Manistee River. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. You'll embark through a heavily…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Lake - NFS 4210
River Lake - NFS 4210

River Lake - NFS 4210

This two-lane road is Forest Road 4210. The road has multiple side trails and gains elevation driving from south to north. From the north, the trail runs from M22 to North Hickey Cr Rd/River Road.…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about River Overlook Trail
River Overlook Trail

River Overlook Trail

River Overlook Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed campsites as you…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Road
River Road

River Road

River Road is an amazing drive that gives access to some of the best attractions in the area. On the south end of the trail just off of Dilling Road is the Tippy Dam Recreation…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverbend Lookout Trail
Riverbend Lookout Trail

Riverbend Lookout Trail

Riverbend Lookout Trail is an exciting off-road trail located along the Manistee River. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverbend Trail
Riverbend Trail

Riverbend Trail

License Plate Required! Riverbend Trail is a beautiful off-road trail located within the Cadillac Forest Management Unit. The trail starts just like any other dirt trail, but man, does it give you some epic sights,…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverview Road Southeast
Riverview Road Southeast

Riverview Road Southeast

The lower 6 miles of this trail have been groomed for logging and residential homes. It is a dirt road that later turns into a single-width trail. It is sandy and has little elevation. It…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Roberts Trail
Roberts Trail

Roberts Trail

License Plate Required! Roberts Trail is one of the most unique, diverse, and downright fun trails in Michigan. Located just east of US HWY-131, this route is very accessible with a lot to offer. Starting…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Robin's Climb
Robin's Climb

Robin's Climb

This trail begins in a washout area near the water hole at the front of the park. After the washout, the trail quickly turns uphill for a moderate hill climb. This is a great moderate…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Rock Hound Road
Rock Hound Road

Rock Hound Road

This is a sandy and hard-packed forest road that leads right to the shores of Lake Superior. The trail gets tighter the closer you get to the lake, so watch for oncoming traffic. The walk…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids is a trail that's open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is mostly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. There are…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Rapids spur
Rock Rapids spur

Rock Rapids spur

Rock Rapids spur is a trail that welcomes all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of sand and is surrounded by dense forests. At the…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock River Road
Rock River Road

Rock River Road

Rock River Road is a well-maintained double-lane dirt road. Along with a nice ride in the fall, you will come across a creek, small bridges, and a flower farm where you can pick your own…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rock Run
Rock Run

Rock Run

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. The rock run is a fun trail with multiple rock obstacles. The route that was tracked is rated a 4. This track is part of the upper…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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
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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