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SaveGrayling trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and ridgelines. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Hartwick Pines and Michaywe.
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- Mountain Bike
35 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Gravel Bike
9 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
- Snowshoe
17 trails
- Nordic Ski
37 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 28, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 35
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 17
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 37
- Total Distance
- 124 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,790 ft
- Total Vertical
- 344 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,422 ft
- Reports
- 55
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 1,750
Sub Regions
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Hanson Hills Recreation Area
- 2
- 10
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Hartwick Pines
- 3
- 2
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North Higgans Lake State Park
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Wakeley Lake
- 5
- 1
Popular Grayling Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 10 miles • 580 ft • 200 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 50 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,918 ft • 65 ft • 174 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.8 • 7 miles • 456 ft • 134 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 1 hour21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,661 ft • 84 ft • 102 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,061 ft • 31 ft • 68 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 37 ft • 68 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 59 ft • 45 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 2.3 • 6 miles • 247 ft • 33 •
Higgans Lake Big loop is a 6 mile popular green doubletrack trail located near Grayling Michigan. This mountain multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail by bike.
Photos of Grayling Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Overlook Trail | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Red/Outer Section | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Main Loop | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Easy Rider Loop (Green) | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Variable | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Yellow Section | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Alternate Blue | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Menominee) Aug 28, 2026 | Ideal | MinnesotaTopps | ||
| Winter Trail Access 2 w | Dec 14, 2025 @ 11:31pm (America/Detroit) Dec 14, 2025 | Snow Groomed | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Overlook Trail Winter w | Dec 14, 2025 @ 11:31pm (America/Detroit) Dec 14, 2025 | Snow Groomed | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Main Loop Winter w | Dec 14, 2025 @ 11:31pm (America/Detroit) Dec 14, 2025 | Snow Groomed | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP | ||
| Main Loop Extension Winter | Dec 14, 2025 @ 11:31pm (America/Detroit) Dec 14, 2025 | Snow Groomed | woodsbiker NMMBA-HCP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Ryand4aKJ5 | wishlist | region | activity #103602093 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 4:17am Sep 12, 2026 |
| katesadventures | wishlist | region | activity #102643464 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:48pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| katesadventures | wishlist | region | activity #102643453 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:48pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| katesadventures | wishlist | region | activity #102643440 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:47pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| robertscottpierce | wishlist | trail | activity #102622475 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:46pm Aug 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Northeast part was a swamp, but otherwise nice... | Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:43pm Jun 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail was marked as closed. Looked overgrown,... | Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:39pm Jun 27, 2026 | ||
| report | The park has been closed for renovations and... | Mar 24, 2024 @ 7:23am Mar 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | 10 miles loop of fast, very fun, very tight... | Jul 20, 2023 @ 5:03am Jul 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | This route is not single track. It seems to be... | Sep 17, 2021 @ 8:37pm Sep 17, 2021 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge6 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge6 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 35 | 66 miles | 3,333 ft | 23 miles | 230 ft | #6,263 | #71 | 31 | 55 | 3,549 | ||
| E-Bike | 22 | 44 miles | 2,546 ft | 16 miles | 164 ft | #4,166 | #34 | 39 | 55 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 9 miles | 256 ft | 2 miles | 157 ft | #3,116 | #39 | 5 | 34 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 2,451 ft | 7 ft | 699 ft | 43 ft | #7,724 | #84 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 13 miles | 650 ft | 4 miles | 157 ft | #2,901 | #28 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 24 miles | 906 ft | 7 miles | 236 ft | 10 | 2 | |||||
| Hike | 39 | 87 miles | 3,904 ft | 28 miles | 272 ft | #3,925 | #45 | 55 | 229 | |||
| Trail Running | 38 | 63 miles | 2,999 ft | 21 miles | 230 ft | #4,386 | #45 | 55 | 249 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 72 ft | 4,045 ft | 79 ft | 10 | 3 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 17 | 33 miles | 1,309 ft | 9 miles | 223 ft | #825 | #33 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 1,253 ft | 7 ft | 243 ft | 7 ft | 9 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 59 ft | 3,114 ft | 39 ft | 67 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 37 | 48 miles | 2,008 ft | 14 miles | 344 ft | #505 | #16 | 1 | 190 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Grayling?
Grayling has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Grayling?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Grayling are:
- Alternate Blue (4/5)
- Outer Loop (Red) (3.9/5)
- Main Loop (3.8/5)
- Deer Run Trail (3.7/5)
- Aspen Trail (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Grayling?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Grayling are:
- August (55 activities)
- July (43 activities)
- September (24 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Grayling?
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What is the longest trail in Grayling?
The longest trail in Grayling is Main Loop at 10.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Grayling?
The best hiking trails in Grayling are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Grayling?
The best trail running trails in Grayling are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Grayling?
Grayling has a total of 69 trails. Of those, 35 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Grayling to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grayling?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Grayling is Main Loop with 580 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Grayling?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Grayling is Main Loop with 583 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Grayling?
Grayling supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Grayling?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Grayling is North Higgins Lake Upland Nature Loop with an average grade of 5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Grayling?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Grayling. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Grayling?
The overall region status for Grayling is Clear / Green. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Grayling?
Yes, Grayling supports e-bike riding. There are 18 trails in Grayling that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Grayling?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Grayling are:
- AM (6 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Grayling?
The most popular Strava segments in Grayling are:
- Hanson Holeshot (2,459 athletes)
- Yellow ending (1,875 athletes)
- Porcupine Reroute (1,661 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Grayling?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Grayling. View all adaptive trails in Grayling for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Grayling?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Grayling are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Grayling?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Grayling are:
- Aspen Trail (2/5)
- Higgans Lake Beaver Creek loop (2.3/5)
- Higgins Lake Bosom Pines loop Connector (1/5)
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