Off-Road Trails in Michigan

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Learn more about Bear Lake Loop
Bear Lake Loop

Bear Lake Loop

This route winds through the woods around Bear Lake. However, this route will not take you to Bear Lake. The route is a dirt/sand surface. It consists of mostly wide roads with some areas that…
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Total Miles
43.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Creek - MCCCT Hero Line
Beaver Creek - MCCCT Hero Line

Beaver Creek - MCCCT Hero Line

This section of Beaver Creek serves as a portion of the Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). It is one of the newest sections of single track in the state of Michigan. This section of…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Creek MCCCT - 66775, 66776, 14894, and 16099
Beaver Creek MCCCT - 66775, 66776, 14894, and 16099

Beaver Creek MCCCT - 66775, 66776, 14894, and 16099

This section of Beaver Creek serves as a portion of the original Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). That being said, the trail is well-loved and ridden by a lot of dirt bikes. This leads…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Creek MCCCT - W Seven Mile Rd - Stephan Rd
Beaver Creek MCCCT - W Seven Mile Rd - Stephan Rd

Beaver Creek MCCCT - W Seven Mile Rd - Stephan Rd

This section of Beaver Creek serves as a portion of the original Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). That being said, the trail is well loved and ridden by a lot of dirt bikes. This…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Creek MCCCT-Trail 14808
Beaver Creek MCCCT-Trail 14808

Beaver Creek MCCCT-Trail 14808

This section of Beaver Creek serves as a portion of the original Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT). The trail is well-loved and ridden by a lot of dirt bikes. Made up of primarily well-established…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam

This is a full-access seasonal road that is mostly covered by water. Mud holes and large stones make up the base of this road. Swamp and marsh run right up the the edge of the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Beaver Dam Run
Beaver Dam Run

Beaver Dam Run

This trail is accessed by County Road NC off of 480. This trail has a bypass on your left before you come to the gatekeeper at the snowmobile crossing. The bypass can be run by…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Beaver Lake Trail
Beaver Lake Trail

Beaver Lake Trail

Beaver Lake Trail is a 3 or so vehicle-wide sandy trail that will take you through new growth forest, older forest, and recently clear-cut areas. This trail will take you to the St. Helen area…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Beaver Lookout Trail (NFS 5770)
Beaver Lookout Trail (NFS 5770)

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
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Beeman Road Spur
Beeman Road Spur

Beeman Road Spur

Beeman Road Spur starts out as a single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly dirt and has spots of soft sand. The trail is narrow, making it easy to spot raspberry bushes. The trail ends at…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Begold Road
Begold Road

Begold Road

Begold Road starts out as a single-lane trail. Ferns and bush line a good portion of the trail. Some of the Trail is also wide enough for vehicles to pass. The trail is mostly sand…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Betsie Valley Bypass/391
Betsie Valley Bypass/391

Betsie Valley Bypass/391

Betsie Valley Bypass/391 starts out as a single-lane trail that doubles as a snowmobile trail. The trail is mostly sand and dirt. Conditions could change during rainy weather. Trees close to the edge of the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Betsie Valley Spur
Betsie Valley Spur

Betsie Valley Spur

Betsie Valley Spur starts out as a narrow single-lane two-track. The trail is mostly sand and dirt and has low-hanging branches. This trail is managed by the Traverse City Forest Management Unit. It's great for…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bewilder Trail
Bewilder Trail

Bewilder Trail

Bewilder Trail is an easy offroad trail located at the northern border of Wexford County. This trail can be a little confusing since there are a few spur trails off of it, but if you…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Bear
Big Bear

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…
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Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Cut
Big Cut

Big Cut

The West end of this trail begins on a maintained two-lane gravel road. The road then splits and the track northeast becomes a beautiful sandy two-track trail with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful foliage.…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Big O - East Motorcycle Trail
Big O - East Motorcycle Trail

Big O - East Motorcycle Trail

The Big O East is one of Michigan's lesser-known single-track opportunities. This trail section requires a bike plate and registration through the Secretary of State (SOS). This requirement automatically limits the traffic. This 24-inch trail…
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Total Miles
18.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Big O - West MCCCT
Big O - West MCCCT

Big O - West MCCCT

The Big O is one of Michigan's lower peninsula single-track gems. This section of trail sports 39 miles of the best Michigan has to offer. To ride this section of trail, your bike must be…
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Total Miles
39.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Big Wolf to Townline
Big Wolf to Townline

Big Wolf to Townline

The start of this trail at Big Wolf Lake Road is very tight with lots of turns. After that, it opens up into a nice two-track with a sandy base. There is plenty of wildlife…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)
Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)

Bill Nicholls Trail (UP3)

This is one of Michigan's ORV Routes that is open to all licensed vehicles and ORVs. It runs from Houghton to Greenland at roughly 40 miles in length, utilizing the old Copper Range Railroad grade.…
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Total Miles
41.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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