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The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
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  • mountain biking (>6 month)
  • hiking (1 year)
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  • Nordic Ski
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      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      164
      Trails Mountain Bike
      106
      Trails E-Bike
      7
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      110
      Trails Trail Running
      109
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      9
      Trails Observed Trials
      5
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      9
      Trails Snowmobile
      5
      Trails Snowshoe
      7
      Trails Nordic Ski
      50
      Total Distance
      353 miles
      Total Descent
      17,898 ft
      Total Vertical
      825 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,429 ft
      Reports
      264
      Photos
      70
      Ridden Counter
      4,298

      Popular Houghton County Mountain Biking Trails

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      Sure Wood Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Time Trial
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Just Mite
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Bobsled Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Applesauce Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Don't Think
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Outer Limits Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Gonzo Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      South Side Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Yew Too Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Applesauce Prequel Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Edwards Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Hillside Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Cable Connector Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Farmer's Well Trail
      Swedetown Trails

      Houghton County Mountain Bike Routes

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      Michigan Tech- Flow Trail Ride
      Michigan Tech Trails
      2 miles
      Michigan Tech - Technical Trails Ride
      Houghton
      6 miles
      Houghton Mountain Biking
      Michigan Tech Trails
      10 miles
      Aerobic Adventure Ride
      Houghton
      11 miles
      MTU Easy Green Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      5 miles
      Michigan Tech Easy Loop
      Houghton
      4 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 9 rides

      Photos of Houghton County Mountain Bike

      trail: Dragon Loop
      47 |
      Jan 22, 2022 @ 6:51am
      Jan 22, 2022
      trail: Time Trial
      57 |
      Oct 15, 2021 @ 6:58am
      Oct 15, 2021
      trail: Time Trial
      36 |
      Oct 15, 2021 @ 6:58am
      Oct 15, 2021
      trail: Don't Think
      53 |
      Oct 15, 2021 @ 6:56am
      Oct 15, 2021
      trail: Don't Think
      66 |
      Oct 15, 2021 @ 6:56am
      Oct 15, 2021
      trail: Lake Linden
      9 |
      Jul 11, 2021 @ 3:23pm
      Jul 11, 2021
      trail: Aunt Flo
      42 |
      Jun 15, 2021 @ 9:28am
      Jun 15, 2021
      99 |
      Apr 14, 2021 @ 12:35pm
      Apr 14, 2021

      Videos of Houghton County Mountain Bike

      Fall 2021 DJs to Don't Think
      43 | Aug 24, 2022
      Fall 2021 DJs to Don't Think
      | Aug 24, 2022
      Review of Swedetown Recreation Area Calumet,...

      10:23 | 25 | Sep 9, 2022
      MTU Tech Trails 'Hairy Toad' Aug-23-2020
      2:13 | 371 | Oct 8, 2020 , Houghton
      MTU trail 'Time Trial' ride-by Aug-22-2020
      trail: Time Trial
      0:52 | 218 | Oct 5, 2020 , Houghton

      Recent Trail Reports

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      user #3114242BoylegriddentrailHancock To Calumet Route
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 11:13am
      2 days
      user #3114242BoylegriddentrailTen Times Trail and 3 more
      Mar 28, 2023 @ 11:11am
      2 days
      user #2827940MKrause33wishlistregionMichigan Tech Trails
      Mar 26, 2023 @ 1:35pm
      Mar 26, 2023
      user #1738428GlenharrywishlistrouteHoughton Mountain Biking
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 6:50am
      Mar 9, 2023
      user #3121297RtoothwishlistregionMichigan Tech Trails
      Jan 27, 2023 @ 4:59pm
      Jan 27, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      user #2374955MashOrtrailOuter Limits LoopMuch of this loop has been recently reworked...
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 9:15pm
      Sep 10, 2022
      user #2374955MashOrtrailEdwards TrailThis trail earns its black rating because of...
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 8:55pm
      Sep 10, 2022
      user #2310826haileepetoskytrailGrill House TrailRode this trail on 5/17/22 and it was in...
      May 18, 2022 @ 6:56am
      May 18, 2022
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailBack Country TrailThis is a great trail system with lots of...
      Sep 7, 2021 @ 2:48pm
      Sep 7, 2021
      user #2364718fatbottomgirltrailTrillium TrailThis is great trail system. The single track...
      Sep 7, 2021 @ 2:42pm
      Sep 7, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike106259 miles12,467 ft88 miles702 ft
      6826066,666
      E-Bike7162 miles1,512 ft44 miles702 ft
      17515
      Horse4161 miles1,509 ft44 miles702 ft
      37
      Hike110280 miles13,652 ft95 miles823 ft
      2255250
      Trail Running109279 miles13,629 ft95 miles823 ft
      255259
      Dirtbike/Moto9184 miles2,579 ft62 miles702 ft
      372
      Observed Trials522 miles1,073 ft18 miles594 ft
      11
      ATV/ORV/OHV9184 miles2,579 ft62 miles702 ft
      374
      Snowmobile5168 miles1,535 ft45 miles702 ft
      3
      Snowshoe77 miles476 ft2 miles220 ft
      363
      Nordic Ski50202 miles4,094 ft59 miles702 ft
      41,113
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