Dirt Bike Trails Near Howard City, Michigan

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Canadian Lakes Trail 1

This is a nice little trail that is very easily accessible and good for beginning off-roaders. You enter the trail near the entrance to the local community and continue on a narrow path through the…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp

Croton To White Cloud

Croton to White Cloud offers a "back roads" option for traveling. This section of trail is primarily forest & seasonal roads. Although it is possible for a 2WD vehicle to travel this route be aware…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NFS 6801

Forest Service Road 6801 is a fun and bumpy off-road trail, especially after recent rainfall. Located less than 2 miles from M-37 near White Cloud, Michigan, this route is easily accessible. Most of the trail…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Manistee National Forest Roads 5309-5363

This is a dirt single-lane two-track that winds through a beautiful section of the Manistee National Forest in Newaygo County. The trail is heavily wooded with some open areas that could be great dispersed campsites.…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

M-20 Motorsport Trail

The M-20 Loop is a 50-inch sandy trail that is in the Manistee National Forest. This two-way loop is a well-used trail located on the north side of M-20 just east of White Cloud Michigan.…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

NFS 9578

Forest Service Road 9578 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located just off M-37, this route is easily accessible. This trail is very easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail is a…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Forest Road 5043

This is a short but fun single-lane dirt two-track in the Manistee National Forest. It leads to a hiking/exploring area in the forest. The challenge level of this particular trail will depend greatly on recent…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

5431 Skidder Hill

This is Forest Road 5431 in the Skidder Hill Area. Recommended to run this route from East to West. There is a natural spring along this route that can cause a severe washout. There is…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NFS 5185

Forest Service Road 5185 is a unique trail that offers wonderful views of the tall red pine and hardwood trees. The trail encounters a few mud and water holes that can get deep and rutted…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

NFS 9697

This route can be run from east to west or vice versa. It can be accessed from NFS 5368 (NE or NW section) or NFS 9687 (SW section which is also seasonal). The trail has…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)

This route starts alongside Mena Creek. As you head down the trail, you can continue straight, which will lead to a picnic area at Minnie Lake Park and Minnie Pond Recreation Area. Alternatively, you can…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / Wi

M-20 to Big O Motorcycle and MCCCT

Michigan's Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT spoken as "M Triple C T") is a dirt bike-specific trail that runs approximately 1,200 miles of cross-country trails throughout the state of Michigan. This portion of the MCCCT…
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Total Miles
26.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

NFS 5099

Forest Service Road 5099 is an easy off-road trail. Located right off South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail takes you through some gorgeous tall Michigan Pine trees and is very easy…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9839/6191

Forest Service Road 9839/6191 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located near South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail travels through some gorgeous tall Michigan Pine trees and is very…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 8962 (Access Road)

This route is an access trail to a network of other trails. It splits into NFS 5368 which leads to more trails in this area. Although this is a simple and short access trail, don't…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9532/7969

Forest Service Roads 9532 and 7969 are easy and gorgeous off-road trails that make a fun loop to run. These trails are located near the Minnie Pond Campground area. This is a very easy route…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6218

Forest Service Road 6218 is an easy logging off-road trail. Located near South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail starts with some open land where you'll find a very pronounced large dispersed…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6190

Forest Service Road 6190 is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located right off South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail weaves through some gorgeous tall Michigan Pine trees and is…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)

The East Lake Loop consists of Forest Service Roads 9717, 9105, and 9107. This loop is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners who are looking to get out in the woods and get some…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9705

Forest Service Road 9705 is an easy, fun off-road trail. This trail is located just around the corner from the Woodland Park area, thus making this route easily accessible. This trail is very easy with…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 9704

Forest Service Road 9704 is an easy, fun off-road trail. This trail is located just around the corner from the Woodland Park area, thus making this route easily accessible. This trail is very easy with…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6206

Forest Service Road 6206 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. With its location being near South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. There is nothing technical along this route, but you…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6205

Forest Service Road 6205 is an easy two-track off-road trail located near South Queens Highway, which makes this route easily accessible. On this trail, you will travel through some gorgeous Michigan forest with nothing technical.…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NFS 6207

Forest Service Road 6207 is an easy and fun off-road trail for beginners. With its location being near South Queens Highway, this route is easily accessible. On this trail, you will encounter some elevation changes…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

Beaver Lookout Trail (NFS 5770)

This route starts from Stone Road which is a pretty seasonal road. Once on the trail, it's very similar as it descends in elevation. There are multiple side shoot trails and pull-offs for other activities…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / 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…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Power in the Pines

Power in the Pines is a fantastic trail to experience some of the best scenery the Manistee National Forest has to offer. Both entrances for the trail are to the North. There's an entrance off…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Evart Motorcycle Trail

Evart Motorcycle Trail is located in the heart of Michigan's lower peninsula, just outside the small town of Evart. This trail runs a 22-mile North/South loop winding through a parcel of MI government land. Evart…
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Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

5525 Forest Road

This is a short an easy forest road, starts and ends in paved roads, there are a few dispersed camp sites (only allowed on the West side of the trail). Mostly flat and very easy…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

FS 5395

FS 5395 is an out-and-back trail. The base is primarily dirt with sections of deep mud. There is one very notable mud hole about three-quarters of the way through the trail. There is a bypass…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi