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      Region Details
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      221
      Trails Mountain Bike
      252
      Trails E-Bike
      118
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      262
      Trails Trail Running
      260
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      13
      Trails Observed Trials
      10
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      13
      Trails Snowmobile
      10
      Trails Snowshoe
      71
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      1
      Trails Nordic Ski
      161
      Total Distance
      350 miles
      Total Descent
      16,168 ft
      Total Vertical
      826 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,429 ft
      Reports
      506
      Photos
      113
      Ridden Counter
      10,190

      Popular Houghton County Mountain Biking Trails

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      Applesauce Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Time Trial
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Sure Wood Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Lakeview Loop
      Swedetown Trails
      Just Mite
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Bobsled Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Don't Think
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Bunker
      Swedetown Trails
      Outer Limits Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Apple Crisp Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Gonzo Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Yew Too Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      10 Times Trail
      Swedetown Trails
      Hillside Trail
      Michigan Tech Trails
      Farmer's Well Loop
      Swedetown Trails

      Houghton County Mountain Bike Routes

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      Six Mile Loop
      Hancock
      9.8 km
      2024 KCD Short Course Preview
      Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
      12.1 km
      2024 KCD Long Course Preview
      Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
      13.2 km
      Michigan Tech- Flow Trail Ride
      Michigan Tech Trails
      3.9 km
      Michigan Tech - Technical Trails Ride
      Houghton
      8.9 km
      Houghton Mountain Biking
      Michigan Tech Trails
      16.3 km
      Aerobic Adventure Ride
      Houghton
      17.5 km
      Michigan Tech Easy Loop
      Houghton
      7.1 km
      MTU Easy Green Loop
      Michigan Tech Trails
      7.5 km
      Michigan Tech Collegiate MTB Race - Michigan Tech Dual Slalom race
      Michigan Tech Trails
      267 m

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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

      Photos of Houghton County Mountain Bike

      trail: Skyway
      5 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:54am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Brooks Gorge
      6 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:45am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Brooks Gorge
      7 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:44am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Brooks Gorge
      7 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:44am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Sunset
      4 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:43am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Twisted Tree
      5 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:42am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Twisted Tree
      3 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:41am
      Mar 9, 2025
      trail: Skyway
      8 |
      Mar 9, 2025 @ 9:40am
      Mar 9, 2025

      Videos of Houghton County Mountain Bike

      Fun Rock Garden
      18 | Jul 14, 2023
      Fall 2021 DJs to Don't Think
      217 | Aug 24, 2022
      Fall 2021 DJs to Don't Think
      | Aug 24, 2022
      Just Mite Mountain Biking - GoPro Hero 11
      trail: Just Mite
      2:16 | 154 | Sep 16, 2023 , Houghton
      Review of Swedetown Recreation Area Calumet,...

      10:23 | 176 | Sep 9, 2022
      MTU Tech Trails 'Hairy Toad' Aug-23-2020
      2:13 | 672 | Oct 8, 2020 , Houghton
      MTU trail 'Time Trial' ride-by Aug-22-2020
      trail: Time Trial
      0:52 | 373 | Oct 5, 2020 , Houghton

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Sucky Up
      Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
      May 16, 2025 @ 5:00pm
      May 16, 2025
      Wetzawilk NCT-PWCSignificantly wet after recent rain....
      Jim & Doug's
      Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
      May 16, 2025 @ 7:00pm
      May 16, 2025
      Wetzawilk NCT-PWCSignificantly flooded after recent rain....
      Spring Creek
      Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
      May 16, 2025 @ 5:00pm
      May 16, 2025
      Wetzawilk NCT-PWCSignificantly flooded after recent rain....

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      sofiamelchertaddtrailactivity #72222736
      May 23, 2025 @ 9:36am
      33 mins
      zawilkaddreportactivity #72079784 and 21 more
      May 20, 2025 @ 7:21pm
      3 days
      zawilkvotetrailactivity #72076952
      May 20, 2025 @ 6:27pm
      3 days
      BillSauerIVwishlistregionactivity #71972474
      May 19, 2025 @ 5:15am
      May 19, 2025
      Swirv7wishlistregionactivity #71946198
      May 18, 2025 @ 2:44pm
      May 18, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      REMcycleAEtrailCreeksideThis is for mountain bikers. In my opinion,...
      Jul 26, 2024 @ 10:58am
      Jul 26, 2024
      nordicskidudetrailSandy BottomsJuly 19, 2024 -- Trail was weed-whacked and...
      Jul 10, 2024 @ 8:08am
      Jul 10, 2024
      LwunderlichtrailHoughton To ChassellYou were riding thru peoples back yards
      Jul 11, 2023 @ 12:42pm
      Jul 11, 2023
      MashOrtrailOuter Limits LoopMuch of this loop has been recently reworked...
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 9:15pm
      Sep 10, 2022
      MashOrtrailEdwards TrailThis trail earns its black rating because of...
      Sep 10, 2022 @ 8:55pm
      Sep 10, 2022

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike244268 miles11,604 ft98 miles705 ft
      1025161111,744
      E-Bike118142 miles1,801 ft48 miles702 ft
      226160
      Horse3122 miles1,460 ft43 miles702 ft
      373
      Hike262283 miles12,585 ft104 miles827 ft
      12504526
      Trail Running260282 miles12,651 ft104 miles827 ft
      506735
      Dirtbike/Moto13144 miles2,533 ft61 miles702 ft
      374
      Observed Trials1022 miles1,073 ft18 miles594 ft
      11
      ATV/ORV/OHV12144 miles2,533 ft61 miles702 ft
      375
      Snowmobile10137 miles1,542 ft46 miles702 ft
      162
      Snowshoe7113 miles735 ft4 miles643 ft
      57104
      Backcountry Ski1
      1594
      Nordic Ski142189 miles4,701 ft65 miles705 ft
      1113532,163
      • By markhollowayTF Pro Trailforks Map Team & contributors
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