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… Learn more about Canadian Lakes Trail 1
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp
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… Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - South
Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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.… Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - West
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Aginaw Loop
Aginaw Loop to Knoch is part of multiple trail systems in the area of the checkerboard. This trail is made up of pines and hardwood and starts as double-lane dirt and then drops to single-lane… Learn more about Aginaw Loop
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Ogemaw Hills ORV Route
This Michigan DNR ORV Route is open to full-size, 50-inch, and motorcycles with ORV permits and trail permit stickers. This area connects with St. Helen ORV Route on the west side. The west side of… Learn more about Ogemaw Hills ORV Route
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - North
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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
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… Learn more about Evart Motorcycle Trail
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Croton To White Cloud
Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Allegan Sand Road-36th Street
36th Street is a sandy trail through Allegan State Game Area. This trail travels north and south through a 7,405-acre piece of state land. Along the route, you will come across various sandy washes that… Learn more about Allegan Sand Road-36th Street
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about NFS 6801
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.… Learn more about Manistee National Forest Roads 5309-5363
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about NFS 5099
Total Miles
1.4
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… Learn more about Forest Road 5043
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about NFS 9578
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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.… Learn more about M-20 Motorsport Trail
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about NFS 9839/6191
Total Miles
2.1
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… Learn more about NFS 6190
Total Miles
1.3
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… Learn more about 5431 Skidder Hill
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about NFS 6218
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about NFS 5185
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
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.… Learn more about NFS 6205
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… Learn more about NFS 6207
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su
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… Learn more about NFS 6206
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about NFS 9697
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / 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… Learn more about M-20 to Big O Motorcycle and MCCCT
Total Miles
26.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
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… Learn more about Minnie Lake Trail (NFS 9580)
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su / 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… Learn more about NFS 8962 (Access Road)
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Power in the Pines
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
3
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… Learn more about East Lake Loop (NFS 9717/9105/9107)