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Learn more about South Weldon Road
South Weldon Road

South Weldon Road

South Weldon Road Trail is another seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride. I still could see this being an amazing…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spear Road/48062
Spear Road/48062

Spear Road/48062

Spear Road/48062 is another trail managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail is a narrow single-lane trail made up of dirt and sand with some minor washouts. Brush lines on both sides…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Spider Leg Trail
Spider Leg Trail

Spider Leg Trail

Spider Leg Trail is a great off-road trail located along and near the Manistee River. The trail gets its name from its tracked shape, a spider leg. Most of the trail is a combination of…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spike Horn
Spike Horn

Spike Horn

The north side of the trail starts tight but continues to get wider until eventually it's wide enough for approximately 3 feet of clearance on each side of a full-size rig. The terrain is sandy…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - North
St. Helen ORV Route - North

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…
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Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - South
St. Helen ORV Route - South

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…
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Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Helen ORV Route - West
St. Helen ORV Route - West

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.…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Helen Trail
St. Helen Trail

St. Helen Trail

St Helen Trail is a 3ish-wide vehicle sandy trail that will take you through new growth forest and older forest. This trail will take you to the St. Helen area or the West Branch area…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about State Road
State Road

State Road

State Road starts as a two-way dirt road and then turns into a one-lane seasonal road. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest MGMT unit. This trail was great for a spring ride…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Steinwinder
Steinwinder

Steinwinder

This trail has two designations: one for full-size rigs and one for ATVs. There are many markers to indicate which path is which. This trail is also one-way. There are many tight turns and it…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stick Fort
Stick Fort

Stick Fort

Most of this trail is an old gas road but is overgrown in spots so it might be a little tight for full-size trucks. The trail is tight and brushy with a section that runs…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue)
Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue)

Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue)

Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue) is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located off 132nd Avenue and Lincoln Road, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most of…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Striped Forest Trail
Striped Forest Trail

Striped Forest Trail

This trail is a casual ride through the Manistee National Forest in northern Michigan. It's a single-lane two-track that winds through a section of the forest with lots of new-growth evergreen trees. It has some…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sucker River Road
Sucker River Road

Sucker River Road

Sucker River Road is a dirt/sand mix road with a tree line close to the edge of the road, making it a nice fall ride. The road can be muddy during spring thaw and after…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Sumac Trail
Sumac Trail

Sumac Trail

This is a standard Michigan seasonal road that passes through the Gladwin Forest Management Area. If you travel too far south, you'll eventually leave the system of trails. This seasonal road will reconnect you to…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Sunset Trail
Sunset Trail

Sunset Trail

This trail is typical of Michigan dirt and sandy roads and is suitable for most vehicles. The trail runs along the Manistee River and crosses the CCC Bridge. The last mile on the south end…
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Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Swamp Tree Trail
Swamp Tree Trail

Swamp Tree Trail

Swamp Tree Trail is a unique out-and-back off-road trail. Most of the trail is a combination of dirt, sand, and grass. You'll be descending as you progress down the trail toward the Manistee River. At…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)
Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)

Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue)

Swan Creek Trail (121st Avenue) is an easy and bouncy off-road trail for beginners. Located off 118th Avenue, this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical, just lots of ruts…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9
Tamcha 2706 To FF Hwy 13 - Part 9

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…
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Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fall
Learn more about Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10
Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10

Tamcha 2706 to Round Lake - Part 10

This is Part 10 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 Round. You will…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall
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