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Trail Style
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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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Trail Difficulties
  • Access Road/Trail
  • White
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Double Black Diamond

Trail Report Status
  • Clear / Green
  • Minor Issue / Yellow
  • Significant Issue / Amber
  • Closed or Major Issue / Red

  • Land Owner Overlay
  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Native/Tribal
  • Military
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
  • trail Trail Head
  • photo Photo
  • place Directory Listing
  • region Riding Area
  • TTF TTF
  • Parking Parking
  • Viewpoint Viewpoint
  • Information Information
  • Warning Warning
  • Directions Directions
  • Water Fountain/Source Water Fountain/Source
  • Sight Sight
  • Restrooms Restrooms
  • Gate Gate
  • Camping Camping
  • Trail Sign Trail Sign
  • Table or Bench Table or Bench
  • Other Other
      The Big "M" trail is located of M-55 between Cadillac and Wellston. The trail offers a variety of terrain to challenge every biking and skiing experience level. Most trails are one-way (clock-wise) and should not be biked backwards. The trail is groomed and the parking lot is plowed in winter. There is also a chalet available for skiers.
      The trail system was designed in the 1970's by Mr. Cabot, a known cross-country ski trail designer. In the 1960's Big "M" was a downhill ski area. There is evidence of the old T-bar above the current warming shelter.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      AKA: Udell Hills
      Parking google parking directions
      Region Details
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      • 5
      • 18

      Local Trail Association
      Shoreline Cycling Club (www.shorelinecyclingclub.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #883
      State Ranking
      #22
      Trails
      24
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      6,595 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,103 ft
      Total Vertical
      404 ft
      Reports
      4
      Ridden Counter
      535

      Big M Mountain Bike Routes

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      Enduro Fun Loop #1
      		9 miles

      Recent Activity

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      user #1403938JoedudaaddridelogMay 13, 2018 ride log
      May 13, 2018 @ 8:42pm
      May 13, 2018
      user #1532010butthurtlockerwishlistregionBig M
      May 11, 2018 @ 5:03pm
      May 11, 2018
      user #1338692RyanInMIwishlisttrailBarber Chair (Big M #31 - #32)
      Apr 15, 2018 @ 9:19pm
      Apr 15, 2018
      user #1338692RyanInMIwishlistregionBig M
      Apr 15, 2018 @ 9:16pm
      Apr 15, 2018
      user #1508552HoffSaucewishlisttrailBullwacker (Big M #17 -#34)
      Apr 12, 2018 @ 2:49pm
      Apr 12, 2018
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