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      Canton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Morton-Taylor Trails.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jun 1, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      18
      Trails Mountain Bike
      18
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      4
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      262 ft
      Total Vertical
      37 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      686 ft
      Reports
      32
      Photos
      33
      Completed Counter
      739
      Sub Regions

      Popular Canton Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 37 ft • 54 •
      : This trail starts on the left (West) side of Morton-Taylor road just North of the main pedestrain bridge # 5. It starts out straight with a loop at the end and contains 9-10 optional log piles along the way that gives the rider a...
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 18 ft • 53 •
      Mostly gravel path that takes you along the Lower River Rouge and through Heritage Park where you can make loops and even hit some mountain bike trails. Trail connects to the paved I-275 Metro Path
      • 95 ★ 1.7 • 1,647 ft • 2 ft • 52 •
      This section runs east and west between Lilley and Morton-Taylor roads connecting the East and West loops. To access it from the end of the you turn left onto Lilley road taking it to the gravel pathway making another left and heading...
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,147 ft • 15 ft • 48 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 2,016 ft • 27 ft • 45 •
      This trail begins just across Morton-Taylor road near the entrance of the parking lot just beyond the gate. It follows along the ridgeline with scenic views of the river. After passing through the ITC power line area it continues behind...
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 3,540 ft • 31 ft • 43 •
      This trail starts right off of the parking lot going north along the gravel path. Just after crossing the small foot bridge you can turn right onto the Buckshaver section or left going towards the Dragon's Tail and South Wetland...
      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 808 ft • 7 ft • 43 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 874 ft • 2 ft • 38 •
      This section runs east and west between Lilley and Morton-Taylor roads connecting the East and West loops. To access it from the end of the you turn left onto Lilley road taking it to the gravel pathway making another left and heading...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
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      Canton Mountain Bike Routes

      4 miles • 46 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
      These are easy fun cross country trails that are spread out where you need to take some gravel roads to...
      5 miles • 24 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Smooth and flat 5 mile loop contained within two subdivisions. Great for suburbanites to get in multiple...

      Photos of Canton Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Canton Mountain Bike

      Pump Track at Rays mtb prk
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:54 | 215 | Apr 18, 2012
      Ray's pump track late 2010
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:18 | 183 | Jan 17, 2011
      Rays Mtb Pump Track
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:39 | 375 | Jan 1, 2011
      youtuber Epic Mountain Biking Adventure: Morton-Taylor
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      5:38 | 323 | May 7, 2023
      Jim on Pump Track @ Rays 11/10/09
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:16 | 167 | Nov 16, 2009
      Ray's Pump Track
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:33 | 386 | Oct 20, 2009
      Donna on the small jumps at Ray's
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      trail: Pump Track
      0:09 | 98 | Mar 12, 2009

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Morton Taylor Trailhead Access
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Idealftgeib
      Crooked Vulture
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Prevalent Mudlengthy mud pid at one end of the loopftgeib
      Crooked Vulture
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Variablecould use a trim in some spots and has...ftgeib
      Morton-Taylor Loop
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Idealftgeib
      Buckshaver Trail
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Variablecould use a trim in some spots and has...ftgeib
      South Loop Alternate Connector
      Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit)
      Jun 1, 2026
      Variablecould use a trim in some spots and has...ftgeib
      West Loop
      May 27, 2023 @ 11:38am
      May 27, 2023
      WetBmw199500
      Lower Rouge Trail
      Jun 5, 2022 @ 5:56am
      Jun 5, 2022
      Variable sherpaboy MCMBA
      Lower Rogue Alt
      Sep 7, 2020 @ 1:53pm
      Sep 7, 2020
      IdealA few puddles.Billyboy413
      East Loop
      Jul 15, 2020 @ 7:42pm
      Jul 15, 2020
      VariableFairly overgrown but passable except for...Wulfbrick

      Activity Feed

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      garbagefanaddphotoactivity #101112175 and 2 more
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:07pm
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      garbagefanaddphotoactivity #101112006 and 4 more
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:05pm
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      ChrisBan21updatetrailactivity #100251452
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:09pm
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      ftgeibaddtrailactivity #97139917 and 1 more
      Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:03pm
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      ftgeibriddenskillparkactivity #96625896
      Jun 9, 2026 @ 1:15pm
      Jun 9, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      serhiymtbtrailCrooked Vultureyeah, that is hat I ran in to. Do they dry out...
      Apr 25, 2023 @ 8:48am
      Apr 25, 2023
      serhiymtbtrailCrooked Vultureyeah, that is hat I ran in to. Do they dry out...
      Apr 25, 2023 @ 8:47am
      Apr 25, 2023
      aproostrailPump TrackNice pump track
      Jul 12, 2020 @ 1:55pm
      Jul 12, 2020
      MshehabtrailCrooked VultureTrail is pretty much under water and very muddy.
      Apr 5, 2020 @ 4:28pm
      Apr 5, 2020
      Brendman85trailCrooked VultureThis trail’s pretty much abandoned and under...
      May 24, 2019 @ 5:47pm
      May 24, 2019

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1811 miles262 ft3 miles36 ft
      #9,410#2,955333222,094
      Gravel Bike77 miles92 ft2 miles33 ft
      #2,991#1,04726
      Adaptive Bike41 mile20 ft764 ft13 ft
      #5,935#1,6465
      Winter Fat Bike11,647 ft7 ft253 ft7 ft
      #7,655#2,409
      Hike1811 miles262 ft3 miles36 ft
      #9,654#3,35532119
      Trail Running1811 miles262 ft3 miles36 ft
      #9,154#3,0613228

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Canton?
      Canton has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Canton?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Canton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Canton?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Canton are:
      • August (18 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
      • July (15 activities)
      Check the Canton reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Canton?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Canton. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Canton?
      The longest trail in Canton is Lower Rouge Trail at 3.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Canton?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Canton?
      ▼ How many trails are in Canton?
      Canton has a total of 18 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Canton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Canton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Canton is West Loop with 37 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Canton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Canton is Lower Rouge Trail with 48 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Canton?
      Canton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Canton?
      The following bike services are available in Canton:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      Browse the full Canton directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Canton?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Canton is East Loop with an average grade of 0.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Canton?
      The overall region status for Canton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 12 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 6
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Canton?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Canton?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Canton are:
      • AM (1 activities)
      Check the Canton activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Canton?
      The most popular Strava segments in Canton are:
      • Mor-Tay to ITC Drag (1,323 athletes)
      • Morton Taylor EB [Sheldon To MorTay] (1,108 athletes)
      • Morton Taylor EB [CanCen To Sheldon] (1,062 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Canton.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Canton?
      Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Canton. View all adaptive trails in Canton for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Canton?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Canton?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Canton are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Canton.
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