Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Richard Lake
Richard Lake

Richard Lake

Richard Lake is a wide sandy road with beautiful foliage and mature trees. The trail becomes very narrow at the sharp turn and becomes a winding two-track that curves through the woods. The trail is…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Ridge Road Loop
Ridge Road Loop

Ridge Road Loop

You can jump on this trail from M-28 and enjoy the fall colors. We find this is the best time for the trails in the U.P. The trail will loop around then you can park…
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Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about River Camp Loop Trail
River Camp Loop Trail

River Camp Loop Trail

River Camp Loop Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road loop trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed campsites as…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Camp Trail
River Camp Trail

River Camp Trail

River Camp Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. At the end of this trail, you'll find a small dispersed campsite overlooking the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about River Forest Loop Trail
River Forest Loop Trail

River Forest Loop Trail

River Forest Loop Trail is an eccentric, bi-directional off-road trail that runs along and near the Manistee River. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. You'll embark through a heavily…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Overlook Trail
River Overlook Trail

River Overlook Trail

River Overlook Trail is an easy out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed campsites as you…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about River Road
River Road

River Road

River Road is an amazing drive that gives access to some of the best attractions in the area. On the south end of the trail just off of Dilling Road is the Tippy Dam Recreation…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverbend Lookout Trail
Riverbend Lookout Trail

Riverbend Lookout Trail

Riverbend Lookout Trail is an exciting off-road trail located along the Manistee River. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand. As you travel along this trail you'll find a few dispersed…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Riverview Road Southeast
Riverview Road Southeast

Riverview Road Southeast

The lower 6 miles of this trail have been groomed for logging and residential homes. It is a dirt road that later turns into a single-width trail. It is sandy and has little elevation. It…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rock Hound Road
Rock Hound Road

Rock Hound Road

This is a sandy and hard-packed forest road that leads right to the shores of Lake Superior. The trail gets tighter the closer you get to the lake, so watch for oncoming traffic. The walk…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Rock River Road
Rock River Road

Rock River Road

Rock River Road is a well-maintained double-lane dirt road. Along with a nice ride in the fall, you will come across a creek, small bridges, and a flower farm where you can pick your own…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rocket Range
Rocket Range

Rocket Range

This is a spur trail off the High Rock Bay trail that takes you to a small rocket launch site on the shore of Lake Superior. This is not a popular trail, so it is…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rod and Gun/Tower Loop
Rod and Gun/Tower Loop

Rod and Gun/Tower Loop

Trip is an approximately 1 hour loop on mostly sand trails that are maintained. There are a couple of moderate hills, including one loose sand incline to a scenic look out and one shot decline…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rogers Road - Trail 58421
Rogers Road - Trail 58421

Rogers Road - Trail 58421

Rogers Road - Trail 58421 starts out as a single-lane trail. brush line a good portion of the trail. Some of the Trail is also wide enough for vehicles to pass. This trail ends at…
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Total Miles
2.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Rogue River Game Trail #1
Rogue River Game Trail #1

Rogue River Game Trail #1

Rogue River Game Trail #1 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rogue River Game Trail #2
Rogue River Game Trail #2

Rogue River Game Trail #2

Rogue River Game Trail #2 is an easy off-road trail for beginners. Located just northeast of Kent City off 20 Mile Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rookie Run
Rookie Run

Rookie Run

This mild trail weaves through the woods and intertwines with Deer Run on occasion. Signage can be a little confusing but exits are easy to find. There were a couple of small puddles but nothing…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rooted River Trail
Rooted River Trail

Rooted River Trail

Rooted River Trail is a very fun and unique off-road trail located along and near the Manistee River. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt and sand with a lot of tree root…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Rose City Lookout
Rose City Lookout

Rose City Lookout

Sand trails, mild hill climbs, and great views; what more could you ask for? This route will take you through an area that is a little overgrown and could use trimming, but if you don't…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Rothberry Forest Loop Access
Rothberry Forest Loop Access

Rothberry Forest Loop Access

This access trail is found in the southwest Manistee National Forest area with natural terrain and beautiful forest views. It is a mix of deep forest trails and some open sandy trails. It's a great…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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