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1stPlace
Hey, Michigander here, '22/22" R1S

I've taken some interest in off-roading. I am not an expert, but I do have the Rivian official recovery kit, as well as a full-size spare and 4 recovery boards. My only real experience yet so far was at Holly Oaks ORV park. BTW for any beginners looking for more information, this site is most helpful: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/orv-riding

If there is enough interest, maybe we could plan an ORV route trip. If you visit the State's interactive map, go to the legend and just filter out everything except for ORV routes, you'll find there are a decent amount around Grayling, where there is a RAN station. https://midnr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1710727ba3ec4c64928110fdb4f7799d

There are campgrounds around there but also a Day's Inn by the RAN station for the less camping-inclined. Personally, I would only be available on a Sunday for this, but we could meet at the RAN or something around 10-11am. July 28, August 4, or August 11 are some dates far enough out, if there is enough interest for one of those times, we could try it. I haven't done these routes, so I make no promises as to the experience and most definitely accept no responsibility or liability LOL. If at least two other vehicles are down for it though, I say: let's keep Michigan adventurous!

Please reply with thoughts, interest, and preferably preferable dates. I'm copying this post to the forum because I think people often overlook this "clubs" page.
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Jonger1150
Jonger1150
I can't wait till a fast charger gets put into Silverlake.
Newtonrj
Newtonrj
@Jonger1150 Just finishing installation of a 50A on our cottage just off SLSD. Nice to have one as the nearest ChargePoint in Hart is a bit far for the 20-30A it is sharing between two stations.
stanseling
stanseling
Did you have to put ORV stickers on your Rivian? Also, are there some beginner trails that would accommodate 22" tires?
Newtonrj
Newtonrj
@stanseling If you are asking about beginner trails near SLSD, there are many. Most people don't want sandy single-track. There are some beginner trails right out of SL area. There is also a state forest north of SLSD that is some of the best tunnel tree south of Petoskey. Also, east of US-31 there are plenty of gravel and two-track.

One of my favorite trails starts at 14th Ave @ Termite bridge heading south then take right @T to go to Stoney Church Rd or take left @ T to go to Wood Rd. That Wood Rd is 17-degrees of incline at the lip of the hill so take it easy climbing. Again, all beginner for near-to-SLSD but well travelled by dune crowd.
1stPlace
1stPlace
From: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/faqs/motorized-recreation/street-licensed-orvs
My truck has a street license plate. Do I need an ORV license and trail permit to ride on designated ORV routes?

No. Neither an ORV license nor a trail permit is required to drive a street-licensed truck on designated ORV routes. If, however, the route is not passable by a conventional two-wheel-drive passenger automobile designed for highway use, then the vehicle is being used as an ORV and requires both an ORV license and a trail permit.


I personally have an ORV sticker because that is needed for ORV parks like Holly Oaks regardless. For these ORV routes up around Grayling, many seem to be >12' wide according to the map. So probably plenty of opportunities for 22" and beginner level stuff. Some of these trails might be more rally-like than rock-crawl, I don't know.





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