Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about South Rim
South Rim

South Rim

South Rim is the main hall road that runs from the middle of the park to the back area. Many trails branch off of this road. There are some areas that are rutted and muddy,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about South River Road Trail
South River Road Trail

South River Road Trail

South River Road Trail is an awesome bidirectional trail within the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. Located just west of Kalkaska near highway US-131, this trail is easily accessible. Starting from the southwestern end of…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Route to Marble Head
South Route to Marble Head

South Route to Marble Head

The trail has a mix of rock, water, stunning views, and mud. Winches are highly recommended. Stay out of the bay and stay on the trail. A Jeep badge can be earned by completing the…
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Total Miles
7.0
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Theils Road
South Theils Road

South Theils Road

South Theils Road is another dirt road that's off Bruce Point Road. It's a dead-end road so you will need to turn around and take the same track out. Theils Rd. Is another opportunity to…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about South Thoreson Road
South Thoreson Road

South Thoreson Road

South Thoreson Road offers incredible views of what this national lakeshore has to offer. From Great Lakes views to wooded forests and rolling farmlands. This route is accessible for all vehicles. The road is well-graded…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Weldon Road
South Weldon Road

South Weldon Road

South Weldon Road Trail is another seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride. I still could see this being an amazing…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Southend Branch Line West
Southend Branch Line West

Southend Branch Line West

This route starts at the corner of Renkie Road. The entrance is poorly marked and almost looks like a driveway. Once you're on it, you'll follow a long, straight road for a while. In the…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Southwest Leg Tomahawk B Loop
Southwest Leg Tomahawk B Loop

Southwest Leg Tomahawk B Loop

On the southwest end of Tomahawk B loop, you will find dense forest with sand, hard pack, loamy soil, and thick brush along the trail. Ferns and other small trees tend to grow quickly in…
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Total Miles
11.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spear Road/48062
Spear Road/48062

Spear Road/48062

Spear Road/48062 is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a narrow single-lane trail made up of dirt and sand with some minor washouts. Brush lines on both sides…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spears Trail
Spears Trail

Spears Trail

Spears Trail is a unique and scenic bidirectional trail within the Gregory State Game Area, right off the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Located directly off Cedar Lake Road, this trail is easily accessible. Starting…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spider Leg Trail
Spider Leg Trail

Spider Leg Trail

Spider Leg Trail is a great off-road trail located along and near the Manistee River. The trail gets its name from its tracked shape, a spider leg. Most of the trail is a combination of…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spike Horn
Spike Horn

Spike Horn

The north side of the trail starts tight but continues to get wider until eventually it's wide enough for approximately 3 feet of clearance on each side of a full-size rig. The terrain is sandy…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sporley Lake Road
Sporley Lake Road

Sporley Lake Road

The primary name of the road is Sporley Lake/Wilson Lake Road. It is classified as a non-DNR road. The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) status indicates that it is not a DNR-managed road, and users should refer…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sportsman Club Road, Trail A
Sportsman Club Road, Trail A

Sportsman Club Road, Trail A

This is Dickinson County Sportsman Club Road. This trail begins at its intersection with Trail A/Carney Lake Road and the paved portion of Sportsman Club Road. The trail ends at its intersection with Lyons Lake…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spring Lake Spur
Spring Lake Spur

Spring Lake Spur

Spring Lake Spur is a non-designated off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, ranging from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is composed of grass and dirt and…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - North
St. Helen ORV Route - North

St. Helen ORV Route - North

Michigan DNR ORV Route is open to full-size, 50-inch, and dirt bikes with ORV and Trail permits. Most of this area offers wide trails with deep sand. It has heavy traffic on weekends as it…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - South
St. Helen ORV Route - South

St. Helen ORV Route - South

Michigan DNR ORV Route - open to full-size vehicles, 50 inches, and 24-inch with ORV and trail permits. The route is mostly sand with rolling hills and occasional mud or standing water. The trail passes…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - West
St. Helen ORV Route - West

St. Helen ORV Route - West

Michigan DNR ORV Route is open to full-size vehicles, 50 inch, and 24 inch with ORV and trail permits. The route is mostly soft sand. This section of the route is a connector between St.…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Helen Trail
St. Helen Trail

St. Helen Trail

St Helen Trail is a 3ish-wide vehicle sandy trail that will take you through new growth forest and older forest. This trail will take you to the St. Helen area or the West Branch area…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about St. Ignace to Trout lake
St. Ignace to Trout lake

St. Ignace to Trout lake

St. Ignace to Trout Lake is a designated ORV trail that accommodates vehicles of all sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily features hardpack and gravel, with occasional sections of sand. It…
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Total Miles
26.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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
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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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