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      Region Details
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      166
      Trails Mountain Bike
      154
      Trails E-Bike
      38
      Trails Horse
      12
      Trails Hike
      157
      Trails Trail Running
      157
      Trails Snowmobile
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      25
      Trails Nordic Ski
      47
      Total Distance
      434 miles
      Total Descent
      14,169 ft
      Total Vertical
      768 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,344 ft
      Reports
      379
      Photos
      140
      Ridden Counter
      3,310

      Popular Central Michigan Region Mountain Biking Trails

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      Orange Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      North to South Connector
      Midland City Forest
      Red Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      Frog Holler
      Midland City Forest
      Gnu Loop
      Midland City Forest
      North Loop Alt
      Midland City Forest
      Blue Loop (Main Loop)
      Mid Michigan College
      North to South Connector
      Midland City Forest
      North Loop
      Midland City Forest
      Green Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      South Loop
      Midland City Forest
      Yellow Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      White Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      Black Loop
      Mid Michigan College
      Pink Loop
      Mid Michigan College

      Central Michigan Region Mountain Bike Routes

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      Au Sable Loop
      Au Sable State Forest - Burns Rd
      26 miles
      Au Sable Loop Alt
      Au Sable State Forest - Burns Rd
      27 miles
      Mid Michigan College Lap - All 7 Loops
      Mid Michigan College
      17 miles
      Pine Haven Loop
      Pine Haven Recreation Area
      7 miles
      Complete Loop, All Trails
      Mid Michigan College
      15 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      Photos of Central Michigan Region Mountain Bike

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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:54pm
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:53pm
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:52pm
      Nov 13, 2024
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:50pm
      Nov 13, 2024
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:49pm
      Nov 13, 2024
      trail: Bay City Loop
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:46pm
      Nov 13, 2024
      trail: Bay City Loop
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      Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:45pm
      Nov 13, 2024
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      Aug 15, 2024 @ 10:06am
      Aug 15, 2024

      Videos of Central Michigan Region Mountain Bike

      Street Shred
      trail: 10
      0:34 | 52 | Feb 4, 2017
      Fort Custer, MI 2016 Red Trail 4
      trail: Trail 4
      12:26 | 13 | Sep 15, 2016
      Fort Custer, MI 2016 Red Trail 3
      trail: Trail 3
      4:56 | 9 | Sep 15, 2016
      Fort Custer, MI 2016 Red Trail 2
      trail: Trail 2
      7:51 | 11 | Sep 15, 2016
      Fort Custer, MI 2016 Red Trail 1
      trail: Trail 1
      22:52 | 12 | Sep 15, 2016
      Pontiac Lake Ride and Fam...
      14:43 | 86 | Jul 31, 2016
      Mt. Holiday Race Run
      trail: Trail 2
      0:00 | 170 | Jun 19, 2014
      Lake Ann Area Mtb Trails | Lost Lake, WASA Trails
      6:23 | 12 | Dec 11, 2024 , My City

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      Feb 15, 2025 @ 6:54am
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      Feb 6, 2025 @ 11:17am
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      BikeRegComaddeventactivity #65793061
      Feb 6, 2025 @ 11:17am
      Feb 6, 2025
      updateeventactivity #65015108
      Jan 22, 2025 @ 12:59pm
      Jan 22, 2025
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      Dec 11, 2024 @ 9:56am
      Dec 11, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      VitoGRv5r6trailTobico Marsh TrailGreat beginner trail system. Workers were out...
      Aug 15, 2024 @ 6:37pm
      Aug 15, 2024
      adam3184reportNorth LoopTrail was clean and fun ride today
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 5:09pm
      Jun 15, 2024
      TLD7G8trailAlma Mountain Bike TrailIs actually 4.2 miles long. Lots of double...
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 6:51pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      bikechimpreportChimpsBecoming overgrown in spots by Autumn Olive.
      Jun 2, 2023 @ 3:23pm
      Jun 2, 2023
      DavidgoelztrailSouth LoopAbsolutely a beautiful ride through mostly...
      May 21, 2023 @ 11:36am
      May 21, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike153424 miles13,415 ft118 miles768 ft
      133379515,613
      E-Bike38280 miles1,512 ft70 miles768 ft
      288126
      Horse1284 miles1,260 ft29 miles623 ft
      212476
      Hike157428 miles13,688 ft118 miles768 ft
      375355
      Trail Running157431 miles13,950 ft119 miles768 ft
      5378226
      Snowmobile284 miles722 ft27 miles509 ft
      Snowshoe25159 miles1,558 ft42 miles768 ft
      625
      Nordic Ski47202 miles2,690 ft51 miles768 ft
      345
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