Off-Road Trails in Michigan

Discover off-road trails in Michigan

Learn more about West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484
West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484

West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484

West Higgins Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas…
Learn more about West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road
West Miller Hill Road

West Miller Hill Road

Miller Hill Road is a dirt base trail that travels up to a scenic vista looking over Glen Lake and the surrounding forest. This is one of the best overlooks in all of the Lower…
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Missaukee Trail Loop
West Missaukee Trail Loop

West Missaukee Trail Loop

West Missaukee Trail loop is a dirt bike only ride. The northern half of this trail is 24 inches wide winding trails through pine forests, while the southern half of this loop widens to a…
Learn more about West Missaukee Trail Loop
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Point Hill Climb
West Point Hill Climb

West Point Hill Climb

This trail is multi-directional, steep, and with large bumps causing your vehicle to articulate. Either entrance to this trail can be located along the South Rim Trail. The trail is very rutted. There was standing…
Learn more about West Point Hill Climb
Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Schafer Trail
West Schafer Trail

West Schafer Trail

West Schafer Trail is an easy 1.5-mile bidirectional trail. Located off Pingree Rd, you'll find the beginning of the trail, making it easily accessible. Starting from the western end, you'll begin on a mostly dirt…
Learn more about West Schafer Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Shore SMT DNR 19
West Shore SMT DNR 19

West Shore SMT DNR 19

West Shore SMT DNR 19 is a fun and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the two-track. Most of the trail consists of sand with…
Learn more about West Shore SMT DNR 19
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Side of Evart
West Side of Evart

West Side of Evart

Enter a one-lane forest trail off of the main road. The deciduous forest would look beautiful in the fall. The trail is mainly level with big puddles halfway down the trail. There is a bypass…
Learn more about West Side of Evart
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road
West Snow Lake Road

West Snow Lake Road

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Tower Road/ Mission Hill Lookout
West Tower Road/ Mission Hill Lookout

West Tower Road/ Mission Hill Lookout

West Tower Road is a two-lane dirt road that is between Spectacle Lake and Dollar Settlement. Mission Hill Lookout Tower is the highest point in the area. There is limited cell service. Traveling from the…
Learn more about West Tower Road/ Mission Hill Lookout
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Westman Lake Logging Route
Westman Lake Logging Route

Westman Lake Logging Route

This route can be ran from either direction, both starting off Forest Service Road 14571. It does connect at both ends, however the easternmost connection can be very wet and very deep. The trail consists…
Learn more about Westman Lake Logging Route
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about What Trail?
What Trail?

What Trail?

This is a trail only if you use the term loosely! It starts off as a dirt two-track and degrades into a passage through the trees with no trail surface at all. If you are…
Learn more about What Trail?
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)
Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)

Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)

Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716) is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, making this route easily accessible. The trail is an out-and-back route that twists through the Manistee…
Learn more about Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Where the Green Fern Grows Trail
Where the Green Fern Grows Trail

Where the Green Fern Grows Trail

Where the Green Fern Grows Trail is a fun and easy beginner's trail. The trail starts out in a section of tall Red Pine Trees traversing over a sandy and grassy surface. Throughout the forest,…
Learn more about Where the Green Fern Grows Trail
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Whisker's Trail
Whisker's Trail

Whisker's Trail

While it seems like a straightforward trail, there are many overgrown trees, which we attempted to groom back, and towards the end (depending on the direction you go) there is a little bit of an…
Learn more about Whisker's Trail
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Whispering Woods
Whispering Woods

Whispering Woods

The signage for this trail was very hard to follow. Many people have just created their own route through the woods making this a tangled mess. The mud holes were deep although it was in…
Learn more about Whispering Woods
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about White River Special Area
White River Special Area

White River Special Area

This trail will take you through the "White River Special Area" within the Manistee National Forest. Starting this route on 168th Ave, you will be on a hard-packed gravel road, which will pass by a…
Learn more about White River Special Area
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Whitefish Lake Superior
Whitefish Lake Superior

Whitefish Lake Superior

Whitefish Lake Superior offers a trail accessible to various vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail primarily consists of dirt and is surrounded by dense forests. It traverses swamplands and…
Learn more about Whitefish Lake Superior
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262
Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262

Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262

Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262 Is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track that will turn into a single-lane dirt road. The trail has overgrowth along the edge making some spots tighter than others. Fun trail for…
Learn more about Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wilber Road
Wilber Road

Wilber Road

Wilber Road starts a two-lane and then changes to a single-lane gravel/dirt road. The trail is part of the Huron National Forest and gives you the opportunity to see wildlife. This track is a nice…
Learn more about Wilber Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wilderness Road
Wilderness Road

Wilderness Road

This is a forest road that connects the Mason Pit trail to the Charlevoix/Booth Lake trail. The trail is wide enough for passing oncoming traffic but I wouldn't call it a two-lane road. There are…
Learn more about Wilderness Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer

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…
Learn more about 1039 Pine Trail
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…
Learn more about 115th Avenue
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…
Learn more about 116th Avenue
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…
Learn more about 126th Avenue
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…
Learn more about 1039 Pine Trail
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…
Learn more about 115th Avenue
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…
Learn more about 116th Avenue
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…
Learn more about 126th Avenue
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!