Off-Road Trails Michigan - OHV Trail Maps & Difficulty (2024)

Betsie Road starts with a single-lane sandy trail. After a short distance, dirt begins to blend in sand creating a firmer surface. The trail doubles as a snowmobile trail in the winter. The trail follows…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

The trail begins with a turn-off of the main trail onto a less-used trail. The trail consists of matted leaves until you reach the mud puddles. The first is simple to pass through, whereas the…
Learn more about 3 Mud Holes

Total Miles

0.5

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Part 2 of the trails is a short loop before crossing over M-94 from U.P. 419/Juniper/Coalwood Trail. The trail continues on with some stops reading the info about the area's history. The trail is mostly…
Learn more about 41 Haywire Grade Rail ORV - Part 2

Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall

Trail 5134/Skiberian Drive is a two-lane dirt road. You will pass by the Hungerford area campground that is part of the Manistee National Forest. The area offers bike trails and trails for horseback riding. The…
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Total Miles

3.0

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

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…
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Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

This is a short an easy forest road, starts and ends in paved roads, there are a few dispersed camp sites (only allowed on the West side of the trail). Mostly flat and very easy…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer

Trail 5714/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 9756. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a…
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Total Miles

1.1

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail 5717/Lynn Drive is an in-and-out trail winding through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a one lane two track road with lots of foliage. The trail had minor ruts.…
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Total Miles

2.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

The trail is sandy and fairly short. The trail is lined with tall trees and fern ground cover. It's just wide enough for one vehicle. Located in the Manistee National Forest not too far from…
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Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail 9756/Loop can be an in and out trail or you can take the spur that runs into 5714. The trail winds through a portion of the Manistee National Forest. The trail was mostly a…
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Total Miles

1.7

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

This is an Afton area trail, a 12-mile journey through the scenic forest that will take you to a great place to eat (The Wigwam Restaurant) via sandy trails. There is fuel in Wolverine, MI…
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Total Miles

11.9

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

This trail will connect to the Afton Area Trail on the north end and the Fisherman's Trail on the south end. It is mainly all dirt. The trail starts wide but slims down to a…
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Total Miles

5.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

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…
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Total Miles

5.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

After checking out Wagner and Alger Falls you can jump on this trail to start your day in the Munising area. The trail comes out on Highway 94 you can stop and get gas and…
Learn more about Alger Falls U.P. 419

Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Fall

Allegan Bend Trail is an easy, fun off-road trail for beginners. Located off Lincoln Road and Straight Shot Trail (130th Avenue), this route is easily accessible. This trail is typically easy with nothing technical. Most…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

This is a mainly single-lane dirt and sand trail with water holes and/or mud depending on weather or thaw. There are no major obstacles and plenty of areas to pass oncoming traffic. These are seasonal…
Learn more about Allegan Forest 120th Street to 44th Street

Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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

3.0

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Allegan Trap Bend Trail is an easy seasonal road/trail. Located near the Allegan Dam, this route is easily accessible. This trail is easy with nothing technical. Most of the trail combines sand and dirt and…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

2 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Allegan Trap Trail is an easy track for beginners. If you're looking for a smooth ride, this is a nice easy trail/road through a beautiful section of forest. The road is generally 2-lane traffic and…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

This trail weaves through the forest and pops through a couple of open field areas. It is sandy with mild elevation changes and banked turns. It is one long sweeping hill climb/descent that could be…
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Total Miles

3.2

Tech Rating

1 Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall