Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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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
1Easy
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 Spile Dam - FS 3130
Spile Dam - FS 3130

Spile Dam - FS 3130

Federal Forest Service Road (FS) 3130, also known as Spile Dam, is a federally owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest road with a surface composition of dirt, sand, gravel, and native material. This route is…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
1Easy
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
Learn more about ST3 - ORV Route BD
ST3 - ORV Route BD

ST3 - ORV Route BD

ORV Route BD, known as the ST-3 Railway portion, is an open segment measuring approximately 10.08 miles in length. The route has a maximum width of 72 inches and features a surface composed of dirt,…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Stage Coach Road
Stage Coach Road

Stage Coach Road

This is Stage Coach Road. This trail navigates from its intersection with East Shore Rd on the Southern end of Lake Gogebic, to US Highway 2/ Trail SI Right-of-Way. Stage Coach Road is a wide…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stage Left A
Stage Left A

Stage Left A

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. Stage Left A is a tight and rocky fun trail that is narrow with rock obstacles. The route that was tracked is rated a 3. This track…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stage Left B
Stage Left B

Stage Left B

Welcome to Northern Michigan's OFF-ROAD Recreational Vehicle Destination. Stage Left B is a nice, easy, fun trail that is narrow and will also lead you to Moss Rock. The route that was tracked is rated…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Star Road
Star Road

Star Road

Star Road is a non-maintained off-road vehicle (ORV) trail that is open to all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made of sand and is surrounded by…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about State Road
State Road

State Road

State Road starts as a two-way dirt road and then turns into a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Steam Hauler
Steam Hauler

Steam Hauler

This trail runs northwest/southeast, mostly through state forest land. It largely consists of a two-track, though occasional rock/gravel and puddles will be encountered. The northern end of the trail is just to the south of…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Steinberg Road - FS 5502
Steinberg Road - FS 5502

Steinberg Road - FS 5502

Steinberg Road (FS 5502) is located in Manistee County, Michigan, within the Manistee National Forest. This trail runs from its intersection with Udell Fire Tower (FS 5207) and goes to its intersection with Pomeroy Road.…
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Total Miles
5.8
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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