ATV, UTV, and Snowmobile Routes near Jenison, Michigan
If you live in Michigan, you don't have an excuse to avoid the great outdoors. The lower peninsula has tons of awesome places that are reserved specifically for riders of off road vehicles like ATVs and side by sides to explore. You can easily take advantage and check out some great places for a weekend trip out of Jenison. Not only that, Michigan has an extensive snowmobile trail system that gives powersports enthusiasts the chance to see the winter countryside like no one else, don't miss your chance to see the wonders of Michigan!
ATV and UTV trails
If you head towards the center of the lower peninsula, you can hardly spit without hitting an awesome ATV or UTV area. Whether you've got an ATV like the Polaris® Sportsman® or a UTV like the Can-Am® Defender® we've picked a few spots for you to have your next off road adventure!
Leetsville Trail
The Leetsville Trail is 25 miles of great riding just northeast of Kalkaska. With plenty of curves this ATV friendly riding area is perfect for explorers who are looking for an area a little off the beaten path. The Michigan Cross Country Cycle Trail intersects this circuit so you'll want to keep an eye open for dirt bikes on the trail as you ride. The trail is 50” wide so it will accommodate ATVs, and some smaller trail rated UTVs as well.
Kalkaska Trail & Route
This extensive trail system is an awesome spot to try out both ATVs and UTVs. The trail areas of this system are set up for the standard 50 inches that allows ATVs, and the Route paths are set up to accommodate full sized UTV access. The Kalkaska Trail offers approximately 90 long miles of rideable trails, while the Route provides just around 80 miles of beautiful, lush forest riding. For a long weekend adventure take the time to head out to see this incredible slice of the Michigan backcountry.
Snowmobile Trails near Jenison
Once the winter rolls in, the groomers roll out and manicure thousands of miles of snowmobile track, all across Michigan. If you've got an Arctic Cat® snowmobile, you probably can't wait for that first snow pack to hit. We've identified some trails here in the lower peninsula that are great places for a snowmobile ride.
Snowmobile Trails around Baldwin
The area around Baldwin features plenty of awesome snowmobile trails that are a great place to explore in the snow. Amenities can be scarce on these stretches of trail, as you'll have to take a major highway detour to find fuel in some areas. Make sure you're prepared when you plot out your route, and drive safely as you'll be riding on roads frequently in this area. A great deal of this trail system traces its way through national forest land, so you'll have a fun time riding through the forest if you're well prepared. All in all this is a great place to snowmobile when the snow comes.
Snowmobile Trail 3 near Thompsonville
Trail 3 runs north south through a great deal of the western lower peninsula. In the Thompsonville area, the Benzie Manistee trail system is a well groomed, often maintained area to ride your snowmobile. These trails are great because of their close proximity to plenty of towns and amenities that give you an opportunity to stop and warm up your feet, or grab a hot meal to fight off the chill. Not only that, but finding a place to fill up on gas is fairly simple. If you plan your route properly you won't have any trouble finding a place to get fuel, warm up, or rest for a while.
From summer to winter and back again, Michigan has a wealth of off road opportunities. Whether you own a Polaris® ATV, a Ski-Doo snowmobile, or both, you have some of the best access to trails right in your backyard. VMS Holland is here to help you have the absolute best off road adventure this season, so come in and see us, and then get into the outdoors! Village Motorsports Holland is proud to be your Polaris®, Can-Am®, and Ski-doo dealer of choice in Michigan!
