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ORV Trails
Michigan's designated ORV trails are pathways on which ORV's that are 50" in width or less can operate. This typically means ATV's and motorcycles, however the key is the vehicle can be no wider than 50". Since Michigan's designated trail system is a 'fees for services' program, kind of like a toll road, you must have an ORV Sticker to legally operate on these designated trails.
Off Road Venture produces a series of ORV / ATV trails maps that highlight Michigan's entire designated trail system along with its road system, allowing you to easily navigate to, on and between trail systems. They also produce a complete ORV / ATV Rules and Regulations guide that outlines everything you would need to know about operating an off road vehicle in Michigan including every county and city road ORV use ordinance.
 ORV Trial - (ATV insignia) These trails are maintained to 50" in width on the ground on up to 72" in height. Vehicles with a 50" in width or less "footprint", which includes "most" ATV's and motorcycles, should be able to pass through comfortably.
 ORV Trail - (Motorcycle insignia) These trails are maintained to 24" on the ground up to handlebar height and then 40" in width up to 72" in height. Vehicles with a 24" in width or less "footprint", should be able to pass through comfortably.
 MCCCT - Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail. This
trail system was designed for use by dual sport motorcycles. Many segments of this system are on paved roads and the operator MUST have a Secretary of State License Plate. Those sections "in the woods", can be traveled by
non-licensed motorcycles.
The state of Michigan currently has over 3,100 miles of designated Trails and Routes on which ORV's may be operated, all of which are currently maintained by volunteers, Not the DNR.
There are designated Trails and Routes in both the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula. Most all trails are currently designed as a "loop" system. This means that you can start and return to the same place without doubling back. All trails support two way traffic. Be alert for "on-coming" traffic. It is wise to drive with your headlights on as an added safety precaution, even during the day!
Remember - going off of the trail to get around a "narrow spot" is NOT legal. Set a good example for both yourself and others to follow. Creating your own path only invites trail closures that affect all of us.
While it is legal to drive a motorcycle on a trail maintained to ATV standards, it is illegal to operate an ATV on a trail maintained to motorcycle standards.
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