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Written by:
Aaron Grant
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Michigan Offroading/4x4 Guide
First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there
who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!
And thank you for purchasing this Offroading Trail Guide!
We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most
valuable offroading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision
and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these
trails?!)
We have included important information such as:
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Are permits required?
What Climate Type?
How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)
What times of the year are they open?
Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?
What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?
UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?
And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,
highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there
bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.
I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail
With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in Michigan
will be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their precious
“Offroad Time”.
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happen to catch it, please feel free to contact [email protected] and I
will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any
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Ambrose Lake State Forest
Campground
(Rose City, Michigan)
(989) 275-4622
Located on Ambrose Lake with boating and fishing access, this campground offers rustic lake
front camping in addition to direct access to the state forest motorized trails. The campground
has about 19 primitive sites and most will accommodate 40 foot vehicle/trailer.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
23.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
There are no RV hookups but the campground does have vault toilets and potable water from a
hand pumped well. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only,
.
Baraga Plains ATV Trail
(Watton, MI)
(906) 353 -6558
This 27 mile loop is open to off-road motorcycles and to ATVs or UTVs less than 50 inches wide.
The trails are two-way, so be sure to watch for oncoming riders.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
28.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
A Michigan DNR ORV sticker is required on any ATV or motorcycle used on the trail. The
trailhead parking area has a kiosk with information and vault toilet. Nearby Big Lake
Campground offers primitive camping for small trailers.
Bass Lake Motorcycle Trail
(Gwinn, MI)
(906) 339 - 4461
Open to motorcycles only, this 26 mile singletrack loop winds through a mixed hardwood forest
that consists of various pines, oak, tamarack, cedar, aspen and spruce trees with thick bushes
and fern foliage.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes.
Forest.
26.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited...
All Year. Nope.
Nearby Bass Lake and Pike Lake campgrounds offer primitive camping and direct trail access.
Battle Creek Motorcycle Club
(Combo)
(Battle Crick, MI)
(269-964 – 0778)
Started in 1928, this club offers a 1.3 mile MX and a .5 mile peewee track along with an 8-mile
harescramble course.
N
Permit
Required?
Nope.
Climate Type
.
Urban/Manmade
Miles Long
Dates Open
8.
Check website
Entry Fee?
. Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles.
Prohibited
Certain Times
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
The public is welcome to compete during race events however club membership is required to access
the property for regular practice. Contact the club for membership fees.
Bundy Hill Offroad Park(Combo)
[Jerome, MI]
(517-917 -0493)
We are Southern Michigan's largest, privately owned, O.R.V A.T.V Adventure Park. Located in Somerset
Township, Hillsdale County, MI. Encompassed in our 350 acres are new and exciting, non-traditional, off
road experiences for the novice as well as the seasoned thrill-seekers.
Permit
Required?
No.
Climate Type
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles.
UTV/SXS?
.
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
1.
March 15November 15.
$5.
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Some Areas.
If you’re camping for a long weekend or just staying for the day, you'll find lots of recreational choices to
keep your family fun going all day long. Wheel through our wooded trails, rock crawls, a variety of
peastone hills, bowls, gulches, and play on our sand drag. Test your skills on our ATV teeter-totter, play a
game of volley ball or bring your RC trucks and cars or paint ball or airsoft equipment.
Cranberry Lake Trail
[De Tour Village, MI]
(906-635 – 5281)
This scenic area offers 8 miles of sandy and hard packed trails that wind next to Cranberry Lake.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
8.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Primitive camping and boating opportunities can be found at nearby De Tour Campground.
Forest Islands Trail
[Ford River, MI]
(906-786 – 2354)
This area offers two staging areas, 38 miles of trails and a nearby primitive campground that has 18 tent
sites and 4 sites for small trailers, and an ORV Trail. Generally flat, sandy and whooped. Mix of gravel
roads, wide 50" trail and two track. Generally wooded with lowland/shoreline forest types. Several loop
options
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
38.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
.
Lots of decking with longest decks of any MI trail. Modern staging area at south, pull-out at north.
Located in Delta and Menominee counties which allow ORVs on county roads. Forest roads generally
open.
Happi Days Campground
[Grayling, MI]
(989-390 – 5146)
This family friendly campground offers direct trail access to over 40 miles of ATV trails. Trails
also lead into the nearby towns which welcome ATV riders.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
40.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Amenities include RV hookups, camping supplies, propane and shower facilities. Tubing, kayaking and
fishing can be done at the nearby AuSable River Trout stream.
Indian River ATV Trail
[Indian River, MI]
(231-238 – 9325)
This Cheboygan County area features a 21 mile loop made up of mostly county roads and state forest
roads and trails that are open to ORVs. The trails are flat and smooth and wide, allowing motorcycles,
ATVs, UTVs, and Jeeps and other off-road vehicles.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
21.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Motorcycles
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
.
There are many other recreational opportunities nearby including swimming, boating, hiking,
whitewater rafting and more. The area is also popular for snowmobiling during the winter.
Kinross Motorcycle Trail
(Kinross, MI)
(517-373 – 1204)
Open to motorcycles only, this area offers about 30 miles of marked, one-way only singletrack trails that
wind through a dense hardwood forest over moderately hilly terrain.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes.
Forest.
30.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
All Year. Nope.
.
Trails are mostly hardpacked with some sandy sections and form several loops. Camping facilities can be
found at the Kinross RV Park.
Morelands MX Park (Combo)
(Stanton, MI)
(989) 330-2826
Get the proper training now! Bad riding habits are tough to break and a simple introductory lesson can
help lessen future headaches for beginner riders!
.
Permit
Required?
Nope.
Climate Type
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
.
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
3.
All Year.
$5.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
ATV?
.
Even advanced riders can benefit from insight only seen through the eyes of a professional instructor.
Moss Lake Motorcycle Trail
(Nahma, MI)
(906-474 -6442)
This brand new trail system opened to the public June 27, 2009 thanks to the hard work of the Upper
Michigan’s Sandstormers ORV Club and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Forest.
27.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Open to motorcycles only, this loop is 27 miles long and is geared toward the more advanced rider.
Mounds ORV Area
(Mount Morris, MI)
(810-736 -7100)
Sometimes you want to savor the peace, quiet, and serenity of nature. Other times you want to rip
through it on a big, bad machine. That’s when you need to ride The Mounds. It’s one of the premier offroad vehicle parks in the Great Lakes region and offers diverse, uncompromising terrain that challenges
even the most experienced ORVer.
.
.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Other Vehicles?
Climate Type
Forest.
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
5.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
ATVs, motorcycles, dune buggies, Jeeps, pickups... whatever it is you ride, you haven’t ridden until
you’ve ridden The Mounds! It's open year round. There’s a thrill waiting for you, just around the corner
at your Genesee County Parks.
Newberry-Rexton Motorcycle Trail
(Newberry, MI)
(517-373 – 1204)
This 46 mile long motorcycle trail connects to the Sandtown trail which offers an additional 32 mile loop.
.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Climate Type
Forest.
Miles Long
46.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
Prohibited
ATVs are not permitted and a Michigan ORV sticker is required to ride on this trail.
Norway Trail
(Norway, MI)
(517-373 – 1204)
The Norway Trail is 8 miles one way and passes through mature stands of red and white pine, over ledge
rock and through some small wet areas. The southernmost section of trail near Trout Lake is within the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) where permits are required.
.
.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Forest.
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
27.
ATV?
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
Map and compass skills are recommended for users of this trail.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Ogemaw Sport and Trail Center
(Combo)
(Rose City, MI)
(989) 685 - 2999
This 175 acre offroad park is open to both ATVs and motorcycles and offers a groomed motocross and
peewee track, challenging hill climbs and miles of woods trails plus direct access to State land.
.
Permit Required?
Not Stated
Climate Type
. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
Miles Long
Dates Open
<1.
All Year
ATV?
.
Entry Fee?
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited
Prohibited.
Onsite amenities include a campground that offers RV hookups and restroom/shower facilities.
Porterfield Lake Motorcycle
Trail
(Humboldt, MI)
(517) 373 – 1204
This 38 mile long trail is open to motorcycles only. Primitive camping opportunities can be found at the
nearby Squaw Lake campground.
Permit Required?
Yes.
Climate Type
Forest.
Miles Long
38.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Van Riper State Park offers full RV hookups.
Red Bud Motocross Park
(Combo)
(Markleville, California)
(574) 272-1500
Turn left off exit ramp and go about 1.5 miles to US31 south. Take US31 south to exit 13; turn right off
ramp...
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Nope.
Urban/Manmade
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
.
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
2.
April-
6.
October
ATV?
.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Go to the stop sign at Redbud Trail; turn left. Track is about 2-3 miles on the right side.
Sandtown Motorcycle Trail
(Naubunway, MI)
(517) 373-1204
Open to motorcycle only, this 32 mile loop eventually connects to the Newberry-Rexton motorcycle loop
which offers an additional 44 miles.
.
Permit Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Yes.
Desert.
32.
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
All Year. Nope.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Motorcycles
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Camping and RV hookup facilities are within 10 miles north or west of the staging area.
St. Helen Motorsport Area
(St. Helen, MI)
(989) 389-4994
Open year-round, this area offers about 10 miles of trails. Saint Helen Campground offers RV hookups
along with direct trail access.
.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
Yes.
Forest.
30.
All Year
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
SUV/Jeep?
Prohibited.
During winter months the trail system is open to snowmobiles.
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Prohibited.
Tin Cup Spring OHV Trails
(Reed City, MI)
(231) -775 - 9727
Located in the Pere Marquette State Forest, this area offers two separate trail loops - one 19 mile
motorcycle trail and one 18 mile OHV trail.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes. Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some Areas
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
37.
All Year
Nope.
SUV/Jeep?
Dune Buggy
and Sand Rail?
Some Areas Some Areas
Prohibited.
ATV?
Turkey, deer and bear inhabit the area, and vegetation consists of pine, oak and cedar trees. Direct trail
access and camping can be found at the Carrieville State Forest Campground..
Tomahawk Motorcycle Trail
(Indian River, MI)
(231) 238 - 9325
The Cheboygan County area features three trail loops of varying difficulty. Loop is for motorcycles and
ATVs up to 50 inches wide and loops B and C are for motorcycles only.
Permit
Required?
Climate Type
Yes.
Forest.
Other Vehicles?
UTV/SXS?
Motorcycles
Some Areas
Miles Long
Dates Open
Entry Fee?
23.
All Year. Nope.
ATV?
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
SUV/Jeep?
Some Areas Prohibited.
Prohibited.
Tomahawk usually referes to the trail loops that allow motorcycles and ATVs only, but the nearby Indian
River ATV Trail allow Jeeps and other off-road vehicles. Other nearby recreational opportunities include
swimming, boating, hiking, whitewater rafting and more. This area is also popular for snowmobiling
during the winter.
Turtle Ridge ORV Park
(De Tour Village, MI)
(906) 493 - 1000
Wow Accessible only by a ferryboat, this is an island completely surrounded by Lake Huron and
Potagannissing Bay. ATVs, motorcycles, cars, trucks and even RVs are allowed on the ferryboat that
leaves the mainland every hour to make the 10-minute crossing. The park is open daily between the
months of May-Mid November from 9am-6pm.
.
Permit
Required?
Nope.
Other Vehicles?
Motorcycles
Climate Type
Miles Long
Desert. 100.
UTV/SXS?
ATV?
Dates Open
May- Mid November
SUV/Jeep?
Entry Fee?
.
Nope
Dune Buggy and
Sand Rail?
Yes.
The trails here consist of ridge sections, water crossings, tight and narrow woods single track. Although
the park is open between May and November, the driest months are July and August. The island has
everything; restaurants, campgrounds, boat docks and RV hookups, and great trails.