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      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
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      Open on Jan 16, 2019
      Local Trail Association
      Shoreline Cycling Club (www.shorelinecyclingclub.org)

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #1,069
      State Ranking
      #18
      Trails (view details)
      26
      Trails Mountain Bike
      26
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      6,532 ft
      Total Vertical
      404 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,103 ft
      Reports
      24
      Ridden Counter
      926

      Big M Mountain Bike Routes

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      Enduro Fun Loop #1
      		9 miles

      Recent Activity

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      user #1639949WoFat18riddentrailBlue Loop North and 1 more
      Jan 19, 2019 @ 6:36am
      1 days
      user #1540812mitechieaddridelogOct 12, 2018 ride log
      Jan 17, 2019 @ 6:41am
      Jan 17, 2019
      user #1188148rickpliteaddreportBig M #23 - #24 and 10 more
      Jan 16, 2019 @ 11:26am
      Jan 16, 2019
      user #1188148rickpliteaddridelogJan 16, 2019 ride log
      Jan 16, 2019 @ 10:45am
      Jan 16, 2019
      user #1434678MidtechyaddridelogDec 8, 2018 ride log
      Dec 8, 2018 @ 11:47am
      Dec 8, 2018
      view more »

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