Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Weber Lake Area
Weber Lake Area

Weber Lake Area

This trail has a beautiful hidden lake and state campground on Weber Lake at one end of this trail. Plus a wildlife observation area adjacent to the lake. There are lots of deer and turkey…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Webster Road
Webster Road

Webster Road

As of August 2025, this short portion of Webster Road will take you to 180th Avenue, which is unmaintained. Alternatively, you can cross 180th Avenue and follow 5298, providing access to a variety of unmaintained…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Welcome Trail
Welcome Trail

Welcome Trail

This trail begins at the Lower Level Parking Lot and is a connector trail between one of the main roads that runs through the park and the parking lots. There are very few elevation changes.…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Wellston Newaygo SMT 3
Wellston Newaygo SMT 3

Wellston Newaygo SMT 3

This fast, two-lane sandy/dirt road offers ample access to surrounding trails. The road is well-maintained and spacious enough for passing oncoming traffic. This trail provides an easy and scenic drive through the National Forest, granting…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West 2 1/2 Road
West 2 1/2 Road

West 2 1/2 Road

This trail is a single lane dirt track through the Manistee National Forest. It is a lightly traveled trail so the trees can be tight so pinstripes are possible. There are minor elevation changes that…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West 40 & 40 1/2 Road
West 40 & 40 1/2 Road

West 40 & 40 1/2 Road

West 40 & 40 1/2 Road is part of the Cadillac Area ORV/OHV Scenic Ride and has access to gas. This section of the Cadillac Area Scenic Ride is a DOT road open to ORV…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Brenaman Road
West Brenaman Road

West Brenaman Road

West Brenaman Road is a trail that welcomes all vehicle types and sizes, from large 4x4s to dirt bikes. The trail is predominantly made up of dirt and sand and is surrounded by dense forests.…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Cannonsville Road
West Cannonsville Road

West Cannonsville Road

West Cannonsville Road is a very fun and fast sandy two-track the beginning of the trail is a long hill and is relatively sandy. After driving through the woods a little ways it will open…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about West Crooked Lake Lane
West Crooked Lake Lane

West Crooked Lake Lane

Crooked Lake Road is a non-DNR road owned by the county. The surface is composed of dirt and gravel, and the overall condition is considered fair. Since it is not a DNR road, ORV use…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Darwin Road
West Darwin Road

West Darwin Road

West Darwin Road travels east and west. The east side of the trail is a two-vehicle-wide dirt road and turns into a one-vehicle-wide trail once you enter Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore land. Traveling from the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Eden Mountain Road
West Eden Mountain Road

West Eden Mountain Road

West Eden Mountain Road is a special trail that leads to a fascinating historical site. At the peak of Eden Mountain, located at an elevation of 1,222 feet and roughly 1.2 miles off North Irons…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about West Higgins Route
West Higgins Route

West Higgins Route

This trail is mostly over a groomed snowmobile trail through the woods. For the most part, the trail is wide enough for two vehicles, except for the tighter wooded section that is wide enough for…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487
West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487

West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487

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…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
4
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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