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SaveCanton 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. Scenery includes views and ridgelines. Common trail features include bridges and pump tracks. Popular destinations include Morton-Taylor Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
Region Details
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- 4
- 6
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 1, 2026
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
- 34
- Photos
- 33
- Completed Counter
- 740
Sub Regions
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Morton-Taylor Trails
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Popular Canton Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 37 ft • 54 •
West loop: 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...
• 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 East loop you turn left onto Lilley road taking it to the gravel pathway making another left and...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,147 ft • 15 ft • 49 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 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...
• 85 ★ 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 East loop you turn left onto Lilley road taking it to the gravel pathway making another left and...
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
Videos of Canton Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Morton Taylor Trailhead Access | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | ftgeib | ||
| Crooked Vulture | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | ftgeib | ||
| Crooked Vulture | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Variable | ftgeib | ||
| Morton-Taylor Loop | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Ideal | ftgeib | ||
| Buckshaver Trail | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Variable | ftgeib | ||
| South Loop Alternate Connector | Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:34pm (America/Detroit) Jun 1, 2026 | Variable | ftgeib | ||
| West Loop | May 27, 2023 @ 11:38am May 27, 2023 | Wet | Bmw199500 | ||
| 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 | Ideal | Billyboy413 | ||
| East Loop | Jul 15, 2020 @ 7:42pm Jul 15, 2020 | Variable | Wulfbrick |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| levenaowk | ridden | trail | activity #107540290 | Nov 10, 2026 @ 7:48am Nov 10, 2026 |
| garbagefan | add | photo | activity #101112175 and 2 more | Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:07pm Aug 9, 2026 |
| garbagefan | add | photo | activity #101112006 and 4 more | Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:05pm Aug 9, 2026 |
| ChrisBan21 | update | trail | activity #100251452 | Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:09pm Jul 28, 2026 |
| ftgeib | add | trail | activity #97139917 and 1 more | Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:03pm Jun 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | yeah, that is hat I ran in to. Do they dry out... | Apr 25, 2023 @ 8:48am Apr 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | yeah, that is hat I ran in to. Do they dry out... | Apr 25, 2023 @ 8:47am Apr 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | Nice pump track | Jul 12, 2020 @ 1:55pm Jul 12, 2020 | ||
| trail | Trail is pretty much under water and very muddy. | Apr 5, 2020 @ 4:28pm Apr 5, 2020 | ||
| trail | This trail’s pretty much abandoned and under... | May 24, 2019 @ 5:47pm May 24, 2019 |
Local Badges
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Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Morton-Taylor Pump Track | skill park | Canton |
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 | 18 | 11 miles | 262 ft | 3 miles | 36 ft | #9,456 | #112 | 33 | 34 | 2 | 2,117 | |
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 7 miles | 92 ft | 2 miles | 33 ft | #3,017 | #34 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 20 ft | 764 ft | 13 ft | #5,957 | #48 | 5 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,647 ft | 7 ft | 253 ft | 7 ft | #7,655 | #2,409 | |||||
| Hike | 18 | 11 miles | 262 ft | 3 miles | 36 ft | #9,719 | #122 | 34 | 1 | 21 | ||
| Trail Running | 18 | 11 miles | 262 ft | 3 miles | 36 ft | #9,202 | #114 | 34 | 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Canton?
Canton has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Canton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Canton are:
- Pump Track (3.6/5)
- Crooked Vulture (3.2/5)
- Crooked Vulture (0/5)
- Corridor Cutoff (0/5)
- Buckshaver Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Canton?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Canton. The most popular parking spots are:
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Canton?
The best hiking trails in Canton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Canton?
The best trail running trails in Canton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Canton?
Canton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Canton?
The following bike services are available in Canton:
- Bike Shop (2)
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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.
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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
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Canton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Canton are: View all mountain biking routes in Canton.
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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)
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Canton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Canton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Canton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Canton are:
- Pump Track (1/5)
- East Loop (0/5)
- Lower Rouge Trail (0/5)
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