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SaveAlpena trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Snowmobiling. Trails here are often rail trail and flowy. Scenery includes ridgelines and lakes. Common trail features include bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Rockport State Recreation Area, Norway Ridge Pathway and Thompson's Harbor State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
82 trails
- E-Bike
28 trails
- Gravel Bike
25 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
27 trails
- Horse
46 trails
- Hike
97 trails
- Trail Running
97 trails
- Snowmobile
4 trails
- Snowshoe
25 trails
- Backcountry Ski
9 trails
- Nordic Ski
39 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 69
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Oct 22, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 97
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 82
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 27
- Trails Horse
- 46
- Trails Hike
- 97
- Trails Trail Running
- 97
- Trails Snowmobile
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 25
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 9
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 39
- Total Distance
- 174 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 52 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,051 ft
- Total Vertical
- 255 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 835 ft
- Reports
- 133
- Photos
- 63
- Completed Counter
- 1,503
Sub Regions
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Norway Ridge Pathway
- 17
- 8
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Rockport State Recreation Area
- 35
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Thompson's Harbor State Park
- 14
Popular Alpena Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,572 ft • 0 ft • 97 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features bridge. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,604 ft • 9 ft • 83 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,881 ft • 9 ft • 72 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. It features bridge. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,083 ft • 0 ft • 67 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,077 ft • 10 ft • 65 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,014 ft • 13 ft • 63 •
Short bypass off the long boardwalk to avoid spring trail flooding
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 34 ft • 60 •
Moderately popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 377 ft • 2 ft • 57 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. Winter use: Classic snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Alpena Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| #1 - #2 Norway Ridge Pathway | May 25, 2024 @ 6:44am May 25, 2024 | Ideal | mmueller313 | ||
| Thompson Harbor Loop 3 Spur N | May 18, 2024 @ 8:53am May 18, 2024 | Dry | mchambers7 | ||
| #2 - #6 Norway Ridge Pathway | Jun 18, 2021 @ 11:26am Jun 18, 2021 | Dry | Kz44tz | ||
| New Alternate Entrance to Norway | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| Back Entrance Connector | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| Ridgeline Trail | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| #8 - #9 Norway Ridge Pathway | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| TNT Loop | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| #7 - #8 Norway Ridge Pathway | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA | ||
| Beaver Bypass | Jan 25, 2021 @ 11:19am Jan 25, 2021 | Variable | tommydowd TBTA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| merrow-agate | ridden | trail | activity #106922323 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:06am Oct 31, 2026 |
| crashpackets11 | ridden | trail | activity #106918916 and 4 more | Oct 31, 2026 @ 6:18am Oct 31, 2026 |
| VariousHalf8390 | ridden | trail | activity #106858139 and 1 more | Oct 30, 2026 @ 6:02am Oct 30, 2026 |
| PeterLkEVaG | wishlist | trail | activity #106825427 | Oct 29, 2026 @ 1:38pm Oct 29, 2026 |
| flickshot23 | ridden | trail | activity #106394803 and 1 more | Oct 22, 2026 @ 12:27pm Oct 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Funny I have never gotten poison ivy on me... | Apr 15, 2023 @ 2:25pm Apr 15, 2023 | ||
| trail | Covered in poison ivy. Along with the rest of... | Jun 21, 2021 @ 6:39am Jun 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | This trail system has several non-marked... | Aug 5, 2018 @ 6:51pm Aug 5, 2018 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails16 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge4 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 82 | 164 miles | 1,572 ft | 50 miles | 256 ft | #1,565 | #14 | 63 | 133 | 1,856 | ||
| E-Bike | 28 | 104 miles | 627 ft | 39 miles | 233 ft | #2,411 | #26 | 51 | 44 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 103 miles | 604 ft | 39 miles | 233 ft | #1,170 | #5 | 36 | 25 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 5 miles | 138 ft | 1 mile | 95 ft | #5,691 | #45 | 35 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 27 | 12 miles | 243 ft | 2 miles | 95 ft | #2,542 | #19 | 8 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 46 | 114 miles | 1,155 ft | 41 miles | 233 ft | #627 | #14 | 25 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 97 | 174 miles | 2,051 ft | 52 miles | 256 ft | #1,662 | #23 | 128 | 92 | |||
| Trail Running | 97 | 174 miles | 2,051 ft | 52 miles | 256 ft | #1,226 | #9 | 128 | 6 | |||
| Snowmobile | 4 | 94 miles | 407 ft | 37 miles | 233 ft | #175 | #1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 25 | 63 miles | 545 ft | 11 miles | 194 ft | #510 | #14 | 54 | 1 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 9 | 5 miles | 79 ft | 3,333 ft | 43 ft | #679 | #17 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 39 | 68 miles | 689 ft | 12 miles | 194 ft | #507 | #17 | 55 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Alpena?
Alpena has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpena?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpena are:
- #10 - #11 Norway Ridge Pathway (4.1/5)
- Foster Trail - AKA - Snowshoe Loop (0/5)
- #6 - #7 Norway Ridge Pathway (0/5)
- Beaver Bypass (0/5)
- TNT Loop (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Alpena?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Alpena. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Alpena?
The longest trail in Alpena is Devils Lake Trail at 7.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Alpena?
The best hiking trails in Alpena are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Alpena?
The best trail running trails in Alpena are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Alpena?
Alpena has a total of 97 trails. Of those, 82 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Alpena to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alpena?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Alpena is Devils Lake Trail with 103 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Alpena?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Alpena is Thompson Harbor Loop 3 with 92 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Alpena?
Alpena supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Alpena?
The following bike services are available in Alpena:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Alpena?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Alpena is #2 - #5 Norway Ridge Pathway with an average grade of 8.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Alpena?
The overall region status for Alpena is Clear / Green. Out of 45 trails:
- Clear / Green: 33
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Alpena?
Yes, Alpena supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Alpena that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Alpena?
The most popular Strava segments in Alpena are:
- Boardwalk 2 Boardwalk (278 athletes)
- Devil's Lake NB (247 athletes)
- Gravel Grinder From Spruce (232 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Alpena?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Alpena. View all adaptive trails in Alpena for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Alpena?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Alpena directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Alpena?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Alpena are:
- #10 - #11 Norway Ridge Pathway
- Foster Trail - AKA - Snowshoe Loop
- #6 - #7 Norway Ridge Pathway
- Beaver Bypass
- TNT Loop
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Alpena?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Alpena are:
- #10 - #11 Norway Ridge Pathway (5/5)
- #6 - #7 Norway Ridge Pathway (0/5)
- #1 - #3 Norway Ridge Pathway (0/5)
Activities
- Alpena Mountain Biking Trails
- Alpena E-Biking Trails
- Alpena Gravel Biking Trails
- Alpena Adaptive Biking Trails
- Alpena Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Alpena Horseback Trails
- Alpena Hiking Trails
- Alpena Trail Running Trails
- Alpena Snowshoeing Trails
- Alpena Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Alpena Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
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