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      The trails provide people in the Jackson area with opportunities for fitness, recreation, and enjoyment. There are 9 separate trails. These trails are suitable for mountain biking, running or hiking. There is approximately 11.5 miles of single track cut into the woods of the Park.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 25, 2025

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      25
      Trails Mountain Bike
      25
      Trails Gravel Bike
      9
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      25
      Trails Trail Running
      25
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent
      1,524 ft
      Total Vertical
      106 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,047 ft
      Reports
      56
      Photos
      64
      Completed Counter
      684

      Popular Ella Sharp Mountain Biking Trails

      • 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,394 ft • 13 ft • 54 •
      This is a light, hilly connection (with some moguls for fun) between the Probert Rd. and Museum Loop trails.Now that you've done the Probert Rd. trail, it's time for Hedge Row! Make a left onto the street after completing Probert St....
      • 85 ★ 5.0 • 3,460 ft • 58 ft • 52 •
      This trail is a tight, quick single track.The trailhead is located near the finish of the East River trail (maybe that's why this one is listed after East River). When you finish the East River trail, make a left onto the street and...
      • 95 ★ 2.0 • 1 mile • 174 ft • 51 •
      This trail is a fast single track, with small quick roller coaster hills near its end.(A slight orienteering challenge to find this trailhead if there aren't any track marks). When you leave the Museum Loop, make a right on the street...
      • 100 ★ 2.0 • 3,326 ft • 83 ft • 47 •
      This is a tight single track, with some (or lotsa depending upon point of view) roots at the beginning.You guessed it. The Museum Loop trailhead is somewhat near the finish of Hedge Row. When you come out of the Hedge Row trail, you...
      • 60 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 141 ft • 45 •
      This trail is a tight single track with 2 small bridge crossings. It has been described as "A bunch of fun." The trail starts with a short, steep hill climb. Enjoy! The trailhead is located near the end of the West River trail. After...
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,366 ft • 20 ft • 42 •
      These trails are more technical than most of the other trails. They have small hills and many quick switchbacks. A hill connects sections 2 and 3. The trailhead is located across from the Soccer fields, which is about 0.25 of a mile...
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 2,045 ft • 52 ft • 36 •
      These trails are more technical than most of the other trails. They have small hills and many quick switchbacks. A hill connects sections 2 and 3. The trailhead is located across from the Soccer fields, which is about 0.25 of a mile...
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,328 ft • 125 ft • 35 •
      This trail is a tight single track. It has some neat steep climbs, but they can be avoided via the bypass.To find the Probert Rd. trailhead, make a left onto the road after finishing the Driving Range trail (are you getting the idea...

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      Videos of Ella Sharp Mountain Bike

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Short Cut
      Dec 25, 2025 @ 12:56pm (America/Detroit)
      Dec 25, 2025
      UnknownRoad my fat bike ,semi solid no snow...aarontriton
      Museum Loop
      Dec 25, 2025 @ 12:56pm (America/Detroit)
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      School House
      May 16, 2025 @ 11:55am
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      Driving Range
      May 16, 2025 @ 11:53am
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      Hedge Row
      May 16, 2025 @ 11:53am
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      Trail #4
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      Trail #3
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      Probert
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      North Loop
      Aug 18, 2024 @ 9:37am
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      Pine Grove
      Jun 9, 2024 @ 2:26am
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      Recent Comments

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      Rault3evI6trailMuseum LoopA lot of roots, just how i like it. Really...
      Nov 13, 2025 @ 9:39am
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      MisterCrispytrailDriving RangeRode on 10/6/24. Trail was a little dry and...
      Oct 8, 2024 @ 3:33pm
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      iambencurtistrailSchool HouseTrail is rough. Lots of roots everywhere,...
      Jun 4, 2023 @ 9:50am
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      djenkins8808reportNorth Loopwhy is trail closed
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      yoopertrailridertrailSchool HouseMost of the trails here on not on...
      Dec 19, 2020 @ 2:54pm
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Grass Lake Park 2 310.2 km
      Watson Lake State Park 515.3 km
      Sharon Mills 216.2 km
      DTE Energy Foundation Trail 1 2 118.1 km
      Hillsdale College Hayden Park 2 7 121.7 km

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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike2517 miles1,526 ft7 miles105 ft
      #7,934#1006456918
      Gravel Bike95 miles354 ft3 miles89 ft
      #9,123#3,8425
      Adaptive Bike95 miles354 ft3 miles89 ft
      #9,133#3,8401
      Hike2517 miles1,526 ft7 miles105 ft
      #10,336#109568
      Trail Running2517 miles1,526 ft7 miles105 ft
      #9,418#895634

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Ella Sharp?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ella Sharp are:
      • September (39 activities)
      • May (33 activities)
      • June (32 activities)
      Check the Ella Sharp reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Ella Sharp?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Ella Sharp. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Ella Sharp?
      The longest trail in Ella Sharp is North Loop at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ella Sharp?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ella Sharp?
      ▼ How many trails are in Ella Sharp?
      Ella Sharp has a total of 25 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ella Sharp?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Ella Sharp is School House with 174 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ella Sharp?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Ella Sharp is School House with 173 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Ella Sharp?
      Ella Sharp supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Ella Sharp is Short Cut with an average grade of 5.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Ella Sharp?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Ella Sharp are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Ella Sharp?
      The overall region status for Ella Sharp is Clear / Green. Out of 22 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 21
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Ella Sharp?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ella Sharp are:
      • Trials (22 activities)
      • XC (8 activities)
      Check the Ella Sharp activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ella Sharp?
      The most popular Strava segments in Ella Sharp are:
      • Up Maplewood (233 athletes)
      • Cyclocross Ridge (221 athletes)
      • Ella Sharp 2020 Museum Clockwise (192 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Ella Sharp.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Ella Sharp?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ella Sharp.

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