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SaveThe 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.
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
Land Status: National Forest
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
51 trails
- E-Bike
50 trails
- Hike
51 trails
- Trail Running
51 trails
- Nordic Ski
49 trails
Region Details
- 23
- 4
- 6
- 18
Region Status
Open as of Jun 21, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 51
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 51
- Trails E-Bike
- 50
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 51
- Trails Trail Running
- 51
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 49
- Total Distance
- 68 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,355 ft
- Total Vertical
- 353 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,039 ft
- Reports
- 146
- Photos
- 25
- Completed Counter
- 8,714
Popular Big M Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 54 ft • 425 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 305 ft • 401 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 305 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 242 ft • 384 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 242 ft blue climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,632 ft • 92 ft • 380 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 92 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,089 ft • 3 ft • 376 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 93 ft • 376 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 93 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 24 ft • 368 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 24 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,515 ft • 113 ft • 360 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Big M Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 2,027 ft • 10 • Loop •
GPX route downloaded from Lumberjack 100 website for the ODD years. This is 1 lap (of 3) of Lumberjack 100...
18 miles • 1,116 ft • 13 • Loop •
Full outer loop including the fire tower climb.
9 miles • 797 ft • 14 • Loop •
Enduro Fun Loop #1 A great Crosscountry/Enduro route.
• 16 miles • 1,085 ft • 13 •
• 28 miles • 2,263 ft • 12 •
Photos of Big M Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanty Boy (Big M #25 - #26) | Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:48pm (America/Detroit) Jun 21, 2026 | Ideal | f1xedgear | ||
| Big M #2 - #22 | Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:42pm (America/Detroit) Jun 21, 2026 | Ideal | f1xedgear | ||
| Swedish Fiddle (Big M #22 - #23) | Jun 21, 2026 @ 12:41pm (America/Detroit) Jun 21, 2026 | Ideal | f1xedgear | ||
| NFS 8234 Loop | Jul 21, 2025 @ 5:03pm Jul 21, 2025 | Ideal | Koscinskis | ||
| Oh Me II (Orange Loop) | Jul 21, 2025 @ 5:03pm Jul 21, 2025 | Ideal | Koscinskis | ||
| Lumberjack (Blue Loop North) | Jul 21, 2025 @ 5:03pm Jul 21, 2025 | Dry | Koscinskis | ||
| Good Road | Jun 28, 2025 @ 5:48am Jun 28, 2025 | Wet | Frankbob | ||
| NFS 8234 | Jun 28, 2025 @ 5:48am Jun 28, 2025 | Wet | Frankbob | ||
| Camp 24 | Jun 11, 2025 @ 4:52pm Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | Koscinskis | ||
| Ryberg Road | Jun 11, 2025 @ 4:52pm Jun 11, 2025 | Ideal | Koscinskis |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bjdrums | wishlist | region | activity #104661310 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:20pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| ChrystalnNteUc | wishlist | region | activity #103416790 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 9:20am Sep 9, 2026 |
| NormanqP97py | ridden | trail | activity #102596678 and 5 more | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:09am Aug 29, 2026 |
| Kalloo-kellay | ridden | trail | activity #100441852 | Jul 31, 2026 @ 3:22pm Jul 31, 2026 |
| BURSTspeed | wishlist | region | activity #99717317 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 6:11pm Jul 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Overgrown and impassable as of April 2026. | Apr 19, 2026 @ 9:33am Apr 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good trail. Definitely recommend hitting the... | Sep 3, 2024 @ 3:08pm Sep 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | Going green to red is a super rad enduro... | Aug 6, 2021 @ 6:02pm Aug 6, 2021 | ||
| trail | Definitely not black diamond. Pretty chill but... | Aug 6, 2021 @ 6:01pm Aug 6, 2021 | ||
| trail | Definitely not black diamond. Pretty chill but... | Aug 6, 2021 @ 6:01pm Aug 6, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee Non-Motorized Trail Park | 1 | 1 | 8.1 km | ||
| Huron / Manistee National Forest | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12.8 km | |
| Huron/Manistee National Forest ( Lake County) | 1 | 6 | 1 | 13.9 km | |
| Timber Creek | 1 | 15.3 km | |||
| Pine Valley Pathway | 6 | 16.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 51 | 68 miles | 3,353 ft | 25 miles | 354 ft | #2,506 | #24 | 22 | 146 | 4 | 2,001 | |
| E-Bike | 50 | 67 miles | 3,323 ft | 24 miles | 354 ft | #2,690 | #18 | 128 | 30 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 30 miles | 614 ft | 11 miles | 351 ft | #1,360 | #729 | 9 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 8 | 10 miles | 525 ft | 3 miles | 302 ft | #1,360 | #729 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 51 | 68 miles | 3,353 ft | 25 miles | 354 ft | #4,046 | #35 | 3 | 146 | 41 | ||
| Trail Running | 51 | 68 miles | 3,353 ft | 25 miles | 354 ft | #3,191 | #14 | 146 | 26 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 49 | 61 miles | 3,310 ft | 22 miles | 354 ft | #370 | #14 | 9 | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Big M?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Big M are:
- Gabriel's Horn (Big M #24 - #25) (4.1/5)
- Big M #23 - #24 (4.1/5)
- Big M #32 - #9 (4.1/5)
- Bindle Stiff (Big M #4 - #23) (4.1/5)
- Bullwacker (Big M #17 -#34) (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Big M?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Big M are:
- June (41 activities)
- July (18 activities)
- May (17 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Big M?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Big M. 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 Big M?
The longest trail in Big M is NCT - Big M Section at 5.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Big M?
The best hiking trails in Big M are:
- Big M #2 - #22
- Swedish Fiddle (Big M #22 - #23)
- Big M #30 -#33
- Barber Chair (Big M #31 - #32)
- The Firetower (Big M #30 - #31)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Big M?
The best trail running trails in Big M are:
- Blue Loop Connector
- Catamount (Orange Trail)
- Big M #30 -#33
- Oh Me II (Orange Loop)
- Bullwacker (Big M #17 -#34)
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How many trails are in Big M?
Big M has a total of 51 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Big M to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Big M?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Big M is Catamount (Orange Trail) with 410 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Big M?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Big M is Catamount (Orange Trail) with 393 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Big M?
Big M supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Big M?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Big M is The Firetower (Big M #30 - #31) with an average grade of 3.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Big M?
The overall region status for Big M is Clear / Green. Out of 32 trails:
- Clear / Green: 27
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Big M?
Yes, Big M supports e-bike riding. There are 49 trails in Big M 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 mountain biking routes in Big M?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Big M are: View all mountain biking routes in Big M.
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What type of bike is most common in Big M?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Big M are:
- AM (7 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Big M?
The most popular Strava segments in Big M are:
- Ewok Speeder Bike Enduro (2,275 athletes)
- Shanty Boy Downhill (2,185 athletes)
- Bitchin' Berms to Firetower climb (2,160 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Big M?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Big M are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Big M?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Big M are:
- Lumberjack (Blue Loop North) (4/5)
- Blue Loop Connector (0/5)
- Blue Loop South (0/5)
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