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Four-wheelers kick up dirt along the trail.

ORV Trail Adventures

Bring your ORV to Delta County and see what you and your machine can really do. From spring snowmelt to winter snowfall, these ATV and ORV trails offer miles of riding for every skill level, from easygoing routes to more adventurous stretches. Explore rugged backcountry terrain with stretches of open throttle, hill climbs, splash-worthy water crossings and just enough mud to keep it fun. No machine of your own? Rent one here!

Area map showing the locations of ORV trailheads.
A side-by-side traveling along a forest road in early fall, with hints of changing foliage.

DNR-designated ORV Trails & Routes

This interactive map is a valuable resource for discovering ORV trails and riding opportunities throughout Michigan. Explore trail systems by vehicle type, view trail conditions and closures, locate parking areas and trailheads, and access detailed information to help plan your next adventure.

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Know Before You Go

ORV License & Permit

A valid Michigan ORV license and trail permit is required to ride. This allows access to designated ORV trails, scramble areas, approved county and forest roads and the frozen surfaces of public waters.

Safety Certificate

ATV, ORV and UTV operators under the age of 16 must complete an approved ORV safety course and carry the certificate when riding on both public and private lands. When on the trails, young riders must always be under the supervision of an adult for their safety and the safety of others.

Free Weekends

Twice a year, in June and August, local and out-of-state visitors can ride more than 4,000 miles of ORV trails and routes, along with the state’s six scramble areas, without needing an ORV license or trail permit as part of Free ORV Weekends. All state ORV rules and laws still apply.

Riders on ATVs travel across the landscape in spring.

Plan Your Trip

Plan your stay in Delta County and make the Escanaba area your base for exploring the wider network of connected ORV trails across the Upper Peninsula. Between rides, check out local events, enjoy area restaurants, browse shops and visit cultural attractions. Turn your trip into a weekend or longer outdoor adventure with plenty to see and do off the trails.

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