Riding the Indian River ORV Route

You can travel as far as 85 miles on the Indian River ORV Route loop! A top reviewer on Google gave these trails a 5-star rating and commented: "The trails here are great, very fast and flowy with a few technical surprises here and there to keep you on your toes. I've only done the 20-mile loop so far.” Begin at the parking lot, 5844 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749, an 11-minute drive from Twin Bears Wooded Campground.

Visit the Michigan Dept of Natural Resources for a map of the popular Tomahawk Trail A Loop & Indian River Route, which runs about 18 miles. Please note that there are narrower motorcycle trails.

Bonus tip: Take a deeper dive into what these trails are like, and learn directions to various destinations by watching the Ride Indian River YouTube channel 

Rentals: ATV rentals are available through Big Bear Adventures (4271 S Straits Hwy) for Guided 1.5-Hour or 2.5-Hour rides, for passengers 5 years and older (prices range from under $100 for one passenger to around $450 for 4 people).

Ride the Tomahawk Trail Loop with RZR Rippin’ Rentals for 2 hours, guided or self-guided. They provide helmets and have an online booking system (starts around $300 for a 4-seater XP 1000).

Enjoy your off-road adventure!