Hey Jaysyn

Welcome to the forum! You have pretty much covered all the spots that are local and open to the public. There is a trail in North East Muskegon county called Cedar Creek. It's a pretty fun trail but it's narrow and pretty technical (don't plan on getting out of 2nd gear). The trails in Baldwin are great and the drive isn't to bad I live in grand rapids and it takes me about an hour an 15 to get there. I would say add an hour from kzoo. I have not yet been to Silver Lake myself but have heard it is pretty fun. I have been told by some regulars of Silver Lake that paddles aren't needed but it's way funner with them. I got a set on rims from Rocky Mountain for $200 and we are going up there 4/24 for the weekend. The wife and I plan on being out riding every weekend this year. you can email me at bjf102106@yahoo.com if you like.

Jeff

 

Welcome to the forums Jaysyn!!! It is awesome that you are getting into trail riding, it is a blast especially with a group of people! I live on the east side of the state but go to GR a lot due to having a girlfriend out your way. Her family is big atv riders also and going up to Baldwin is the closest and a great place! I have been up to Silver Lake, but with a buggy, and I am almost positive that paddles are not needed but would be nice to have. The dunes are great, lots of open area, and pretty safe because they have certain directions you can go on the hills, and a 25mph speed limit by the area you can park and relax by the lake! I am planning to go up there and ride, along with Baldwin with my girlfriend and her family so whenever you are going out just give me email before if you would like to go! olechm@cablespeed.com is my email. Also if you go to; DNR - ORV/ATV Trail Maps it has all the trails in michigan that are regulated by the Michigan DNR and you can even print of maps of the trails also, just click on the area you are looking at! Welcome again!

-Matt

 

Matt I sent you an email! Check your spam

Jeff

 

Cool I just checked my email, sorry I am just checking it, I was out last night watching the Red Wings game with some friends. I will email you back! Thanks Jeff!!!

 

A group of us are going to Munising area next week. In the past we have gone to Drummond Island, Brevort/Trout Lake and northern lower.

 

Hey Dr!

thanks for the update. Wish we could make it but it's a little far on short notice. We are heading the Baldwin trails 4/25 and will be at Silver Lake 5/26 if any one is interested feel free to contact me.

Jeff