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Learn more about West Darwin Road
West Darwin Road

West Darwin Road

West Darwin Road travels east and west. The east side of the trail is a two-vehicle-wide dirt road and turns into a one-vehicle-wide trail once you enter Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore land. Traveling from the…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487
West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487

West Higgins Trail - North Border, 14485, and 14487

West Higgins Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484
West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484

West Higgins Trail - North Cutoff, 14488, 18136, 14483, and 14484

West Higgins Trail is a 50-inch trail designed to be ridden by 50-inch ATVs, dirt bikes, and quads. The general makeup of this trail is loose sand. There is deeper sand in fresh timber-cut areas…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about West Miller Hill Road
West Miller Hill Road

West Miller Hill Road

Miller Hill Road is a dirt base trail that travels up to a scenic vista looking over Glen Lake and the surrounding forest. This is one of the best overlooks in all of the Lower…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Missaukee Trail Loop
West Missaukee Trail Loop

West Missaukee Trail Loop

West Missaukee Trail loop is a dirt bike only ride. The northern half of this trail is 24 inches wide winding trails through pine forests, while the southern half of this loop widens to a…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about West Shore SMT DNR 19
West Shore SMT DNR 19

West Shore SMT DNR 19

West Shore SMT DNR 19 is a fun and easy off-road trail located within the Manistee National Forest. It twists and turns up and down the two-track. Most of the trail consists of sand with…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about West Snow Lake Road
West Snow Lake Road

West Snow Lake Road

West Snow Lake Road is a fast two-lane dirt road that rips through the north end of the Flat River State Game Area. Along this route, you will see lots of different terrain ranging from…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Westman Lake Logging Route
Westman Lake Logging Route

Westman Lake Logging Route

This route can be ran from either direction, both starting off Forest Service Road 14571. It does connect at both ends, however the easternmost connection can be very wet and very deep. The trail consists…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about What Trail?
What Trail?

What Trail?

This is a trail only if you use the term loosely! It starts off as a dirt two-track and degrades into a passage through the trees with no trail surface at all. If you are…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)
Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)

Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716)

Whelan Lake Trail (NFS 6661/6716) is an easy off-road trail located just a few miles south of U.S. 10, making this route easily accessible. The trail is an out-and-back route that twists through the Manistee…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Where the Green Fern Grows Trail
Where the Green Fern Grows Trail

Where the Green Fern Grows Trail

Where the Green Fern Grows Trail is a fun and easy beginner's trail. The trail starts out in a section of tall Red Pine Trees traversing over a sandy and grassy surface. Throughout the forest,…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Whisker's Trail
Whisker's Trail

Whisker's Trail

While it seems like a straightforward trail, there are many overgrown trees, which we attempted to groom back, and towards the end (depending on the direction you go) there is a little bit of an…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Whispering Woods
Whispering Woods

Whispering Woods

The signage for this trail was very hard to follow. Many people have just created their own route through the woods making this a tangled mess. The mud holes were deep although it was in…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262
Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262

Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262

Widewaters Campgrounds - FS 2262 Is a narrow single-lane dirt two-track that will turn into a single-lane dirt road. The trail has overgrowth along the edge making some spots tighter than others. Fun trail for…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Wildlife Project Trail
Wildlife Project Trail

Wildlife Project Trail

Wildlife Project Trail is an offroad trail located in both the Traverse City and Cadillac Forest Management Units. This is a beautiful and fun trail to tackle. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Wooded Trail outside of Tin Cup
Wooded Trail outside of Tin Cup

Wooded Trail outside of Tin Cup

This is a wooded trail with multiple elevation changes. The dirt trail begins off East 40th Street and winds through a deciduous forest with areas of old and new growth. The trail has mud puddles,…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Work Around
Work Around

Work Around

Work Around is a very short trail that runs along the edge of the property and backs up to the area that is still being mined. It can be picked up at the end of…
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Total Miles
0.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about WP Connector Trail
WP Connector Trail

WP Connector Trail

WP Connector Trail is an offroad connector trail that binds Wildlife Project Trail and N 23-1/2 Trail together. WP stands for Wildlife Project. For more information, see that trail description. Located within the Cadillac Forest…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Yankee Springs Loop
Yankee Springs Loop

Yankee Springs Loop

Yankee Springs Loop is a route that connects the various main trails and roads throughout the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area and the Barry State Game Area. You can also run a bunch of "off-shoot"…
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Total Miles
20.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Fall, Summer
Learn more about Yates Lookout Tower Trail (NFS 9901)
Yates Lookout Tower Trail (NFS 9901)

Yates Lookout Tower Trail (NFS 9901)

Yates Lookout Tower Trail (NFS 9901) is an "off the beaten path" off-road trail. Located off Kings Highway, this route is easily accessible. The trail navigates you through some gorgeous Michigan forest as it eventually…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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