Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Swamp Tree Trail
Swamp Tree Trail

Swamp Tree Trail

Swamp Tree Trail is a unique out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. You'll be descending as you progress down the trail toward the Manistee River. At…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)
Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)

Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)

Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue) is an easy and bouncy off-road trail for beginners. Located off 118th Avenue, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just lots of ruts…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swan Rd
Swan Rd

Swan Rd

This trail, a mix of gravel road and unmaintained 2-track, will take you deep into the UP woods. It is mostly flat with gentle grades and several blind corners with potential for 2-way traffic. The…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swanson Road
Swanson Road

Swanson Road

Swanson Road is located in Ontonagon County, Michigan. This trail runs from its intersection with US Highway 45 to its intersection with FR-5320. This is a short access trail that will allow road-legal vehicles easy…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tall Grass
Tall Grass

Tall Grass

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. Tall Grass is a fun trail that will take you by the area called The Ledge, and you can test your rig if you choose. The route…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9
Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9

Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9

This is Part 9 of the track starting at Tamcha 2706, Wolf Lake 2696, Molly Lake 2436, Gooseneck Lake 2218, and Through River 2688. Continue to follow the track to Round Lake Road. This route…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10
Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10

Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10

This is Part 10 of the track starting at Tamcha 2706, Wolf Lake 2696, Molly Lake 2436, Gooseneck Lake 2218, and Through River 2688. Continue to follow the track to Round Lake Round. You will…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Tank Trail
Tank Trail

Tank Trail

This trail is unique in the sense that it is used specifically for tracked traffic (tanks) at Camp Grayling. There are some nice dispersed camp spots near the south end of the trail along the…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Taurus Way
Taurus Way

Taurus Way

This is a fun moderate trail that gives the riders a bird's eye view of the front of the park. It starts behind the Sandbox area (which is for dirtbikes only) and is directional. It…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Taylor Creek Trail
Taylor Creek Trail

Taylor Creek Trail

Taylor Creek Trail is an easy & scenic bidirectional seasonal road. Located just a mile off Highway US-131 near Crofton, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just a…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)
Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)

Ten Mile - Little Indian Road (FFR 2258)

Ten Mile-Little Indian is classified as a Non-DNR Road. It is not managed by the DNR, so off-road vehicle use is subject to local government laws. The surface includes dirt, gravel, and paved sections, and…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Bathtub
The Bathtub

The Bathtub

This track is for dirt bikes and quads only and it's gated to limit access to anyone other than those vehicles. It is a short loop with moderate hills and small banked turns. The track…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about The Cliffs
The Cliffs

The Cliffs

One of the hardest trails in the area, the Cliffs rewards you with a beautiful overlook of the Keweenaw Peninsula. This trail is not easy to navigate in a full-size vehicle and is best for…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Desert
The Desert

The Desert

This area is a wide open sand lake bed right in the middle of the woods of Michigan. The area is several acres of loose sand with several large loose sand hills to climb. The…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Fish Bowl
The Fish Bowl

The Fish Bowl

This is an easy trail that loops around the wall edge of the open riding area in the far back corner of the park. The open riding area can be very mucky if it's been…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Highway
The Highway

The Highway

This trail starts in the Northwest Corner area or off of West Side Drive. It is a multi-directional trail that runs through the trees with a couple of hills. If you're a full-size vehicle and…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Meadows
The Meadows

The Meadows

This area is for full-size vehicles only, no ATVs are allowed. This area has very little mud and the terrain consists of pea gravel and small rock. You will find some elevation changes here and…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Missing Bowls
The Missing Bowls

The Missing Bowls

This trail includes 2 large bowls that can be climbed into and out of from many different paths. My trail only shows 1 of the options, but almost all are accessible in one way or…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Outer Dogman Trail
The Outer Dogman Trail

The Outer Dogman Trail

The Outer Dogman Trail is a trail that goes through the Cadillac Management Unit. The Outer Dogman Trail is a full-width, two-track style trail. The trail is mostly hard-packed dirt with some exposed roots. There…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Sandbox
The Sandbox

The Sandbox

This course is for dirt bikes ONLY! It can be found near the intersection at the end of the entrance haul road. It is an intermediate course with a couple of fun hills, both banked…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
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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