Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Horton Bay, Michigan
Marl Creek Road 765/760
This trail starts out as 765 and then turns into 760 south of North County Line Road. There is a sand bowl on the trail immediately after North County Line Road. Then turns into Marl… Learn more about Marl Creek Road 765/760
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
LP 76/7
LP 76/7 is two trails combined, but they split about a mile in. It is a very well-maintained sand trail. All downed trees are cut and pulled out of the immediate way. In some areas… Learn more about LP 76/7
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
LP 767
LP 767 is a very well-maintained sand trail. All signage is very clear and main intersections are well parked. In some areas the sand gets a little thick, but nothing that any stock all-wheel drive… Learn more about LP 767
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hunters Road
Like many "roads" in Michigan, this is a two-track trail. Sandy, mild, and enjoyable. The last section of the trail north of Wolverine road was pretty tight. A full-size vehicle can fit, but not if… Learn more about Hunters Road
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pigeon River Roaming
Mostly dirt roads through a state forest. In the spring time, it's easy to find mud if you want to get your tires wet. There are many lakes in the area. It's mostly flat, without… Learn more about Pigeon River Roaming
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp
Crapo Creek Trail
Crapo Creek Trail (Pronounced Crap-oh) is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by dirt bikes and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber… Learn more about Crapo Creek Trail
Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Bridge Trail
Red Bridge Trail is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is black dirt and sand. There is more sand in… Learn more about Red Bridge Trail
Total Miles
26.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Big Bear
Big Bear is a fifty-inch trail designed to be ridded by 50 Inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general make up of this trail is black dirt with some sandy spots in fresh timber… Learn more about Big Bear
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Geels South Loop
Geels South Loop is a fast paced 50" trail, roughly 25 miles long. It contains mostly shallow sand with some soft dirt, in the wooded sections. The trail is well maintained with intersections clearly marked.… Learn more about Geels South Loop
Total Miles
21
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Tree Jumping
Great trail if you want some adventure. We encountered lots of downed trees and limbs. We cleared the trail of the smaller limbs and trees. Bigger trees are blocking the trail but making the trail… Learn more about Tree Jumping
Total Miles
9.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Skyline Loop
After leaving Tahquamenon Falls for an amazing time, it's time for some trails. Take Camp 7 to Charcoal Grade Road. Then, finish the loop on Skyline Truck Trail. This was a nice ride before dark… Learn more about Skyline Loop
Total Miles
16.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
East Creek Connector
East Creek Connector offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. This section acts as an ORV-friendly route from Country Road 415 to Danaher Plains Trail.… Learn more about East Creek Connector
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail
This is a nice wide trail that winds its way through part of the Cadillac Forest from Evert to Sunrise Lake. It can be run in either direction north or south. There is some mud… Learn more about Evart to Sunrise Lake Trail
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pine River Corridor
The Pine River Corridor is a scenic trail off of M55 in Wexford County. The trail is mainly a one-vehicle-wide dirt trail. There are a couple of small climbs with tree roots that will be… Learn more about Pine River Corridor
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Danaher Plains Trail
Danaher Plains is a 50-Inch ORV trail that is located East of Newberry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This trail is smooth, fast, and easy to follow. Due to lack of traffic, there are… Learn more about Danaher Plains Trail
Total Miles
26.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NE Little Manistee Route (344)
Fun trail with a lot of sand, banked turns make it flow nicely but beware it's a very transited trail so keep alert be prepared to slow down and move to the side for oncoming… Learn more about NE Little Manistee Route (344)
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
SE Little Manistee Route (344E)
Fun trail with soft sand (when dry) that snakes through beautiful forest scenery. There are some long straight sections with good visibility, which allows for higher speeds, but it is very transited, so be prepared… Learn more about SE Little Manistee Route (344E)
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Tin Cup Springs Motorcycle Trail
Tin Cup Motorcycle Trail is a wider more flowy motorcycle trail. The terrain switches from sand to sod with rocky stretches and features a few different hill climbs of varying grades as well as water… Learn more about Tin Cup Springs Motorcycle Trail
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Two Hearted Trail West
Two Hearted Trail West is a 50-Inch ORV trail located on the northern coast of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a shallow sand trail with some spots of black dirt. Two Hearted tends… Learn more about Two Hearted Trail West
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Pine Ridge Trail North
The north section of Pine Ridge Trail is mostly loose dirt, dotted with sandy corners and plenty of roots that run in every direction across the trail. While the sand is easier to navigate after… Learn more about Pine Ridge Trail North
Total Miles
20.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Little "O" Motorsport Trail
Little "O" is a 50-inch ORV trail that lends itself more towards a Motorcycle single track. The Trail is generally a easy well burmed flowing trail that has few obstacles and limited whoops. The catch… Learn more about Little "O" Motorsport Trail
Total Miles
34
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Nevenens Road Loop
This loop is very family-friendly and is great day or night. The trail can have some water holes during spring and if the island has a lot of rain during summer. The trail has one… Learn more about Nevenens Road Loop
Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Trail 413 Fletcher - Part 6
After crossing M-94 continue on the journey taking in the trails system on part 6. This is a short run and you will jump on 8 mile road for a short distance crossing the bridge… Learn more about Trail 413 Fletcher - Part 6
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Fossil Ledge
This easy trail will get you to Fossil Ledge for some beautiful views, swimming and walking. Learn more about Fossil Ledge
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Murphy Creek to Thunder Lake - Part 7
We now are on the Murphy Creek Trail that takes us to Thunder Lake Road. The trail system in Michigan is amazing. Nothing hard about the trails just great views and during the fall the… Learn more about Murphy Creek to Thunder Lake - Part 7
Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Haywire Grade/J.P. Lodge 2643 - Part 5
The Haywire trial ends and we now jump on the J.P. Lodge trail continuing the trail ride to dinner. We do come to another main road that gives you the option to head back to… Learn more about Haywire Grade/J.P. Lodge 2643 - Part 5
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Murphy CR to 35.5 Road - Part 8
This is another short section keeping you on the trails to Buckhorn Resort. The trail continues to be easy to travel. Mostly room for 2 way traffic but amazing views and history on the trails.… Learn more about Murphy CR to 35.5 Road - Part 8
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Trail 41 Haywire Grade - Part 4
After crossing county road 437 you can continue on the trail. This is another short sec of the trail before you cross another main road giving you another option to head back to camp or… Learn more about Trail 41 Haywire Grade - Part 4
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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… Learn more about Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Haywire Grade Rail/ORV - Part 3
This is part 3 of the Haywire Grade Rail/ORV trail. The trail continues on with not only some Michigan history but an amazing ride throughout the upper peninsula. The creeks and fall col are always… Learn more about Haywire Grade Rail/ORV - Part 3