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Stock Truck Trails in the U.P.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:39:54 +0000

Here is some info on some trail riding in the U.P.

In a stock rig, take the trail out to High Rock Bay and the offshoot to the rocket range. Both are marked and easy for a stock truck.

The cliff mine area has a huge network of trails to some cool overlooks, but without a map you’ll find yourself at some big gatekeepers (tough/challenging spots).

Gay beach is another cool area to check out, if you have a way to air down and air back up.

Check out the logging roads in the state forest East of CH. After the end of US 41 there are tons of dirt roads that go on for miles.

While it’s not a trail, definitely recommend driving up Brockway Mountain Drive. It’s the best views of the Keewenaw up there!

The tip of the Keweenaw has a lot of flooded trails. Make sure you have a winch. The only gas station closes real early. And make sure you see the nasa rocket monument at the tip of the Keweenaw

Big Eric’s Bridge near Skanee up to the Mouth of the Huron at Lake Superior is some fun two tracking. Primarily sandy with some good sized ‘mud puddles’ to traverse.

Also check out Calumet Air Force Station. It’s an abandoned SAC base, really cool to explore. You can get into it from the north east side and walk in with no fences.

401636925_KOAR202022.pdf

Auto City Speedway

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:50:22 +0000

Sports venue including a stadium, a seasonal stock car race track & regular auto-related events.

Address: 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420

Phone: (810) 686-9500

http://www.autocityspeedway.com/

Flatrock Speedway

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:49:15 +0000

Flat Rock Speedway is a racetrack located in Ash Township, Monroe County, Michigan, though the mailing address is Flat Rock, Michigan. It is owned by ARCA and is considered the sister track to Toledo Speedway

https://www.flatrockspeedway.com/

Waterford Hills Road Racing Track

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:48:04 +0000

Waterford Hills Road Racing Track is a road course automobile racing facility located near Clarkston and Waterford, Michigan, USA

http://www.waterfordhills.com/

Manistee National Forest

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:44:42 +0000

Skill Level: Beginner

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hmnf/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=26209&actid=93

Yankee Springs

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:54:01 +0000

Yankee Springs has several state forest trails that you can leisurely drive on for several hours. No ORV needed, however some trails require you to have a state park pass to legally access. The DNR do patrol this area so do not drive like a crazy person. They can ticket you for erosion/destruction of property among other things. These trails are meant for hunting,hiking access, however they tolerate people driving them with 4x4 vehicles as long as they are doing it lawfully and staying on the trail.

Michigan DNR ORV Map

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:12:27 +0000

Here is a map of all the known DNR ORV trails as of this posting

Alcona

Alcona ORV Trail

Alpena

Devils Lake Route

Cheboygan

Crawford

Frederic Trail & Route

Beaver Creek Trail MCCCT

Emmet

Indian Gardens ORV Route

Tomahawk Motorcycle Trail B Loop

Gladwin

M-30 North Gladwin MCCCT

Gladwin Trail & Route

Grand Traverse

Grand Traverse Motorcycle Trail & Route

Grand Traverse County to Supply Rd. MCCCT

Iosco

Huron Trail & Huron-Sand Lake Spur

Old State House Trail & Route

Kalkaska

Grand Traverse to Leetsville MCCCT

Leetsville Trail

Leetsville to Kalkaska MCCCT

Kalkaska Trail & Route

Lake

Little O Trail

Little Manistee Motorcycle Trail & Route

Tin Cup Spring Motorcycle Trail & Route

Lincoln Hills Motorcycle Trail & Route

Manistee

nothing

Mason

Big O Motorcycle Trail

Missaukee

North Missaukee Trail, Route, Motorcycle & MCCCT

North Missaukee & MCCCT

West Higgins Trail and Route

Montmorency

Big Bear Trail

Atlanta to Hunt Creek MCCCT

Atlanta Trail & Route

Muskegon

Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail

Cedar Creek Trail

Newaygo

M-20 to Big O Trail, Motorcycle & MCCCT & White Cloud Loop

Oceana

Silver Lake ORV Area

Horseshoe Lake Motorcycle Trail

Ogemaw

Rose City Trail

Ambrose Lake to Rose City Trail

Ambrose Lake Trail

Ambrose Lake to Ogemaw Hills Trail

Ogemaw Hills to St. Helen Trail

Ogemaw Hills Trail & Route

Osceola

Evart Motorcycle Trail

Oscoda

Hunt Creek Motorcycle Trail

Mio Trail & Route

Mio to Meadows MCCCT

The Meadows Trail & Motorcycle

Bull Gap Trail

The Meadows Trail-Rose City Trail Connector

Otsego

North Branch Route

Crapo Creek Trail

Presque Isle

Bummer's Roost Trail

Roscommon

Leota Trail

Geels to Roscommon Route

Geels Trail

St. Helen to Geels Trail & MCCCT

St. Helen Trail & Route

Denton Creek Trail & Route

M-30 to St. Helen #3 MCCCT

Wexford

M-55 to State Rd. MCCCT

M-55 to 20 Rd. MCCCT

Missaukee Junction Trail

Long Lake Motorcycle Trail

20 Rd. to Grand Traverse County MCCCT

MCCCT Cross State Connector

Trail Websites for Michigan

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:37:30 +0000

Check out the following places for trail information

http://www.upnorthtrails.org/

http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/michigan_list.htm

https://www.vvmapping.com/trails/trailInfoMI.html

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/

http://michigantrails.us/

Ambrose Lake to Ogemaw Hills Trail

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:21:59 +0000

This 12 mile long trail offers a connection to Ambrose Lake (7 miles) and Ogemaw Hills (18 miles) trail systems. It is a narrow 50” ATV trail and Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail thru Oak Pine forest. It has substantial elevation changes with rocks and tree roots common. The trail is located East of Rose City and North of West Branch in Ogemaw County.

PDF Map to import on your mobile device like Avenza Maps

ambrose_lake_to_ogemaw_hills_trail.pdf

GPX file to import into your mobile device using something like Gaia

ambrose_lake_to_ogemaw_hills_trail.gpx

Alcona ORV Trail

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:16:49 +0000

ORV Trail, mix of snowmobile trail and 50" ORV Trail. Linear trail (no loops). Newly opened in mid-2011. Much of the snowmobile trail is grass covered from light use. Mostly hard pack, generally wooded. Windy with rolling to slightly hilly terrain. Connects to Bull Gap system. 2 modern parking areas. No food/fuel on trail; gas in Barton City 2.5 miles via county road. Located in Oscoda and Alcona counties. See also the Bull Gap System.

PDF Maps that you can import into Avenza Maps on your Mobile Device

alcona_orv_trail_east.pdf

alcona_orv_trail_west.pdf

file that you can import into a Mobile app like Gaia

alcona_orv_trail.gpx

20 Rd. to Grand Traverse County MCCCT

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:09:25 +0000

From Michigan.gov/dnr

You can add the following to Avenza Maps on your mobile device

20_rd_to_grand_traverse_county_mccct.pdf

You can import the following gpx file into Gaia GPS (great for offroad use)

20_rd_to_grand_traverse_county_mccct.gpx

Barry State Game Area

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:20:52 +0000

1805 South Yankee Springs Road

Middleville, MI 49333

phone 269- 795-3280

Found right next to Yankee Springs State Recreation Area

Barry_SGA_map.pdf

Rocks and Valleys

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 23:23:41 +0000

A great place that has a wide range of trails for different skill sets as well as vehicle capabilities. Worth coming to check out and they do have camping available as well. Rocks and Valleys located in Harrison Michigan

Check out some YouTube videos here: https://www.google.com/search?q=rocks+and+valleys&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjDj7CUjdvSAhVD2yYKHf-xAUkQ_AUICSgC&biw=1117&bih=741

Drummond Island (Turtle Ridge ORV Park)

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:05:00 +0000

Location: De Tour Village, MI (Off Ferry take SR-134 east about 15 miles then turn left onto Glen Cove Road for about a mile and then continue straight onto Turkey Farm Road for about 1/2 mile to staging area.

Open: May to November
Price: $25/day or $40/two days
Contact:
Turtle Ridge ORV Park
33494 S. Maxton Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-1000
Permit is Required
No camping or campfires
Mostly Amateur Level

VVMap_MI_ORV_Trail_Map_Drummond.pdf