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      Located near Gladstone, the Days River Pathway provides a variety of terrain for hiking, biking and skiing adventures. With 9 miles of trails and five possible loops, the trail provides an opportunity to travel through a beautifully dense forest and along the Days River. There is currently a 3-mile looped single-track trail available exclusively for mountain bikers at the trailhead of the pathway. There is continued work being done to expand single-track mountain biking opportunities for visitors. The trail is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. The trailhead is 5.3 miles northwest of Gladstone via M-35 North and Days River 24.5 Road.
      source: DNR
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of 21 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      7
      Trails Mountain Bike
      7
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      5
      Trails Hike
      7
      Trails Trail Running
      7
      Trails Snowshoe
      7
      Trails Nordic Ski
      7
      Total Distance
      12 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      606 ft
      Total Vertical
      71 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      734 ft
      Reports
      26
      Completed Counter
      397

      Popular Days River Mountain Biking Trails

      • 60 ★ 2.5 • 3 miles • 132 ft • 71 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 45 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 91 ft • 66 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 74 ft • 65 •
      Popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 100 ft • 65 •
      Popular green difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 172 ft • 49 •
      Fun rolling machine built trail that flows well in both directions. Has berms & rollers. Surface is reinforced with fines on the berms.
      • 15 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 34 •
      Less popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 30 ★ 0.0 • 771 ft • 13 ft • 18 •
      Less popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 2 rides

      Days River Mountain Bike Routes

      9 miles • 523 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Rolling next to the Days River, this popular trail follows a ridgeline with views of tree-covered hills....

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      Recent Comments

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      JettmanntrailDays River Second LoopDouble track route, some climbs, but not...
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:10pm
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      rxgxtrailDays River Fifth LoopRelatively easy trail with a few medium climbs...
      Aug 13, 2018 @ 3:07pm
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      West Side Recreation Area 4 610.9 km
      Bay de Noc to Grand Island 2 220.1 km
      Pine Marten 1529.8 km
      Bruno's Run 330.1 km
      Anderson Lakes Pathway 1331.3 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike712 miles607 ft4 miles72 ft
      #11,389#149261410
      Gravel Bike1771 ft13 ft390 ft16 ft
      #4,624#2,048
      Winter Fat Bike23 miles177 ft4,278 ft56 ft
      #4,624#2,0483
      Horse59 miles430 ft3 miles66 ft
      #3,115#491
      Hike712 miles607 ft4 miles72 ft
      #13,938#1892619
      Trail Running712 miles607 ft4 miles72 ft
      #13,028#16526
      Snowshoe712 miles607 ft4 miles72 ft
      #1,433#611
      Nordic Ski712 miles607 ft4 miles72 ft
      #1,529#6115

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Days River?
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Days River?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Days River. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Days River?
      The longest trail in Days River is Single Track Flow Trail at 2.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Days River?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Days River?
      ▼ How many trails are in Days River?
      Days River has a total of 7 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Days River to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Days River?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Days River is Single Track Flow Trail with 172 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Days River?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Days River is Single Track Flow Trail with 163 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Days River?
      Days River supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Days River?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Days River is Days River Second Loop with an average grade of 0.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Days River?
      The overall region status for Days River is Clear / Green. Out of 6 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 6
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      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Days River?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Days River:
      • Dry: 2 trails
      Check the Days River trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Days River?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Days River are: View all mountain biking routes in Days River.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Days River?
      The most popular Strava segments in Days River are:
      • Last Loop (263 athletes)
      • CCW Days of our Lives (133 athletes)
      • Days of Our Lives : Stop Short (109 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Days River.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Days River?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Days River?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Days River are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Days River.

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