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SaveIMBA EPIC trail for 2015
From beautiful hill top vistas to dark, cool cedar swamps and pine plantations, the High Country Pathway (HCP) provides the full Michigan woods experience. Home to the largest free range elk herd this side of the Mississippi, the HCP crosses through three counties with very little sign of civilization. This 80-mile loop is perfect for an all day, or two-day adventure for those that enjoy rugged, unimproved trails. You'll have the opportunity to see elk, deer, bear, beaver and more along the way.
The official trailheads are in Vanderbilt on Sturgeon Valley Road and next to the forest headquarters. However, the trail crosses many roads and other campgrounds which can also serve as access points. Pump wells and artesian wells are located at campgrounds along the way, but there are no towns or food sources to access. Be sure to self-support for worst case scenarios with repair parts and food. This trail has humbled some very strong riders who walk back in or are running single speed upon return.
From beautiful hill top vistas to dark, cool cedar swamps and pine plantations, the High Country Pathway (HCP) provides the full Michigan woods experience. Home to the largest free range elk herd this side of the Mississippi, the HCP crosses through three counties with very little sign of civilization. This 80-mile loop is perfect for an all day, or two-day adventure for those that enjoy rugged, unimproved trails. You'll have the opportunity to see elk, deer, bear, beaver and more along the way.
The official trailheads are in Vanderbilt on Sturgeon Valley Road and next to the forest headquarters. However, the trail crosses many roads and other campgrounds which can also serve as access points. Pump wells and artesian wells are located at campgrounds along the way, but there are no towns or food sources to access. Be sure to self-support for worst case scenarios with repair parts and food. This trail has humbled some very strong riders who walk back in or are running single speed upon return.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
25 trails
- Hike
25 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 24
Region Status
Open as of Apr 15, 2022
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 25
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 25
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 80 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,799 ft
- Total Vertical
- 424 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,192 ft
- Reports
- 44
- Photos
- 36
- Ridden Counter
- 313
Popular High Country Pathway Mountain Biking Trails
High Country Pathway Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Country Pathway (IMBA EPIC) | 75 miles |
Photos of High Country Pathway Mountain Bike
trail: Tomahawk Lake Spur
11 |
Nov 6, 2022 @ 5:27am
Nov 6, 2022Videos of High Country Pathway Mountain Bike
17:28 |
389 |
Aug 24, 2019
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Connector | Nov 22, 2022 @ 4:25pm Nov 22, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - From Millersburg Road | Nov 22, 2022 @ 4:24pm Nov 22, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - Shoepac Lake Road to Spring Lake Road | Nov 22, 2022 @ 4:23pm Nov 22, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - Swartz Trail to South Black River Road | Nov 6, 2022 @ 5:17am Nov 6, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| Tomahawk Lake Spur | Nov 6, 2022 @ 5:15am Nov 6, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| McLavey Lake Spur | Nov 6, 2022 @ 5:13am Nov 6, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - South Black River Road to Road 634 | Nov 4, 2022 @ 5:58pm Nov 4, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - To Swartz Trail | Nov 4, 2022 @ 5:56pm Nov 4, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - From Duby Lake Road | Nov 4, 2022 @ 5:55pm Nov 4, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker | ||
| High Country Pathway - Osmun Road to Duby Lake Road | Nov 4, 2022 @ 5:54pm Nov 4, 2022 | Ideal | woodsbiker |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | woodsbiker | add | poi | Parking | Mar 17, 2023 @ 8:29pm Mar 17, 2023 |
| woodsbiker | update | trail | Fisherman Road to Shingle Mill Pathway and 3 more | Mar 17, 2023 @ 8:00pm Mar 17, 2023 |
| xsnoxracer | wishlist | region | High Country Pathway | Mar 14, 2023 @ 8:44pm Mar 14, 2023 |
| woodsbiker | add | poi | Tomahawk Lake Campground and 4 more | Feb 10, 2023 @ 9:48am Feb 10, 2023 |
| arkautze | wishlist | region | High Country Pathway | Feb 7, 2023 @ 9:37pm Feb 7, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Trail has been cleaned up and marked. Trail is... | Aug 9, 2022 @ 9:43am Aug 9, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Needs a good cleaning but is a really awesome... | Aug 21, 2019 @ 10:45am Aug 21, 2019 | ||
| trail | Trail is more for hikers than bikers - is... | Sep 3, 2018 @ 1:14pm Sep 3, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingle Mill Pathway | 3 | 8.2 km | |||
| Treetops Resort | 3 | 2 | 18 km | ||
| Ocqueoc Falls | 19.2 km | ||||
| Big Oaks (Avery Lake State Forest Area) | 5 | 19.8 km | |||
| Aspen Park | 1 | 21.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 25 | 80 miles | 3,799 ft | 31 miles | 423 ft | #9,480 | #3,991 | 36 | 44 | 1 | 68 | |
| Hike | 25 | 80 miles | 3,799 ft | 31 miles | 423 ft | #8,427 | #3,837 | 45 | 1 | 9 | ||
| Trail Running | 25 | 80 miles | 3,799 ft | 31 miles | 423 ft | #8,396 | #3,816 | 44 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 5,135 ft | 7 ft | 427 ft | 33 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 3 miles | 66 ft | 1 mile | 187 ft |
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