The Top 9 ATV and UTV Trails in Michigan

We’re back at it again with finding the best trails in Michigan! An interesting thing about this state is that their left turns often confuse people who aren’t from there. You have to take a right turn and then do a U-turn to get back in the right direction. It doesn’t make any sense. But do you know what does make sense? Ripping your UTV or ATV through the trails that leave you with breathtaking views.

It’s no secret that Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State. It gives you everything you want for an off-road trip. There are plenty of lakes that are friendly toward your OHV and sand that can be shredded by your tires. Cooling off in the lake sounds like a smart idea after sweating around hot engines all day. Then there’s more than enough traditional UTV trails in Michigan to keep you busy.

Now, let’s check out the best riding spots. These UTV trails in Michigan are in no particular order and can give you the ride of your life.

NOTE: Park details and prices reflect what was current as of June 2021. While most trails are free to access, an ORV trail permit ($10) may be required.

1. Baraga State Park

• Location: Watton, MI
• Size: 28 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt, mud
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles (nothing wider than 50”)
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Cost: $16.25/rider

2. Bull Gap State Park

• Location: Mio, MI
• Size: 115 miles of trails
• Style: Tress, sand, steep hills
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles (nothing wider than 50”) (4x4s and dune buggies allowed on designated trails)
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Cost: Free

3. Haywire Grade Trail

• Location: Manistique, MI
• Size: 32 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, sand
• Machines: ATVs
• Experience Level: All
• Cost: Free

4. Kalkaska Trail

• Location: Bear Lake Township, MI
• Size: 149.7 miles of trails
• Style: Sand, hills, rocks
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s, dune buggies
• Experience Level: All
• Cost: Free

5. Little Manistee Trails

• Location: Baldwin, MI
• Size: 90 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s, dune buggies (nothing wider than 72”)
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Cost: Free

6. Little O Trail

• Location: Baldwin, MI
• Size: 41 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt
• Machines: ATVS, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles (nothing wider than 50”)
• Experience Level: Beginner
• Cost: Free

7. Silver Lake State Park

• Location: Mears, MI
• Size: 450 acres
• Style: Trees, sand, steep hills
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s, dune buggies
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Cost: $17/vehicle

8. St. Helen Motorsport Area

• Location: St. Helen, MI
• Size: 50 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, sand, dirt
• Machines: ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s, dune buggies (nothing wider than 72”)
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Cost: Free

9. Tin Cup Spring OHV Trails

• Location: Reed City, MI
• Size: 37 miles of trails
• Style: Trees, dirt
• Machines: ATVs, UTV, dirt bikes, motorcycles, 4x4s (nothing wider than 72”)
• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Cost: Free

Even though OHVs aren’t allowed on regular roads unless special conditions are met, there’s still a ton of UTV trails in Michigan that can satisfy your riding needs. We’d love to name every single one, but sadly, no one has time for that.

But that’s why trail riding is full of incredible possibilities. And they’re not all in Michigan! To see more of what’s out there, check out some of the top riding spots in the US.

Did you see any UTV trails in Michigan that interested you? Tell us where you plan on going for your next off-road adventure. If you haven’t found it yet, keep a look out for the next state we cover because it could be calling your name.