close
3D
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
Trail Last Used
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Winter Trails
Warning
A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status
![map legend]()
Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type
Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.
SaveIonia 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, Horseback, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Trails here are often rail trail. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and views. Common trail features include bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include water sources. Popular destinations include Ionia State Recreation Area.
This is an auto-generated description of Ionia.
Login or register to submit a custom description.
Trail info last updated
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
7 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Horse
32 trails
- Hike
40 trails
- Trail Running
40 trails
- Snowshoe
32 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 2
- 1
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Jun 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 42
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 7
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 25
- Trails Horse
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 40
- Trails Trail Running
- 40
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 32
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 35 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,788 ft
- Total Vertical
- 192 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 821 ft
- Reports
- 279
- Photos
- 59
- Completed Counter
- 1,416
Sub Regions
-
Ionia State Recreation Area
- 1
- 3
Popular Ionia Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 148 ft • 165 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,310 ft • 24 ft • 111 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 73 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 140 ft • 68 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 9 ft • 64 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 9 ft • 3 •
Single track with little use or maintenance with many downed trees and overhanging brush as you move east. Trail has become impassable as it approaches Riverside Drive.
Ionia Mountain Bike Routes
7 miles • 232 ft • 2 • Loop •
This is the Ionia mountain bike trail's "yellow" clockwise direction loop used on Tuesdays Thursdays and...
7 miles • 234 ft • 0 • Loop •
This is the Ionia mountain bike trail's counter-clockwise direction loop used on Sundays Mondays...
34 miles • 569 ft • 0 • Race •
20 miles • 437 ft • 0 • Race •
63 miles • 913 ft • 0 • Race •
Videos of Ionia Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia West Loop | Jun 20, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Detroit) Jun 20, 2026 | Ideal | broken1pedal | ||
| West Loop to Steven's Point | May 26, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Detroit) May 26, 2026 | Ideal | chisel2025 | ||
| Ionia East Loop | Feb 9, 2025 @ 6:17am Feb 9, 2025 | Unknown | jsimpson336 WMMBA | ||
| East Most Rail Trail Connector | Sep 29, 2024 @ 2:53pm Sep 29, 2024 | Ideal | garbagefan MMMBA | ||
| River Access Dirt Road | Sep 29, 2024 @ 2:52pm Sep 29, 2024 | Ideal | garbagefan MMMBA | ||
| West Short Cut1 | Sep 29, 2024 @ 2:49pm Sep 29, 2024 | Ideal | garbagefan MMMBA | ||
| West Short Cut 2 | Sep 29, 2024 @ 2:43pm Sep 29, 2024 | Variable | garbagefan MMMBA | ||
| Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail, Steven's Point to Ionia | Jul 9, 2022 @ 7:46am Jul 9, 2022 | Ideal | rickplite | ||
| Park Interior/Beach Connector | Oct 11, 2020 @ 9:07am Oct 11, 2020 | Dry | generic34 | ||
| Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail, Saranac to Stevens Point | Apr 28, 2020 @ 1:05am Apr 28, 2020 | Ideal | joefulsher |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasonc55ieZ | ridden | trail | activity #100153177 | Jul 27, 2026 @ 1:27pm Jul 27, 2026 |
| broken1pedal | add | report | activity #97423960 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:40pm Jun 20, 2026 |
| EthanYwvHde | ridden | trail | activity #97071204 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 4:03pm Jun 15, 2026 |
| chisel2025 | add | report | activity #95607781 | May 26, 2026 @ 7:10pm May 26, 2026 |
| flyinghighk9s | wishlist | region | activity #95370935 | May 23, 2026 @ 6:11pm May 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Trees were cleared 3/20/20 | Mar 20, 2020 @ 11:01pm Mar 20, 2020 | ||
| report | East loop is holding water everywhere. Avoid... | May 3, 2019 @ 2:22pm May 3, 2019 |
Local Badges
-
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 7 | 17 miles | 341 ft | 4 miles | 66 ft | #6,498 | #74 | 49 | 274 | 5 | 1,752 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 8 miles | 16 ft | 1 mile | 20 ft | #9,281 | #89 | 165 | 6 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 25 | 20 miles | 689 ft | 5 miles | 190 ft | #6,510 | #2,057 | 48 | 3 | 82 | ||
| Horse | 32 | 15 miles | 1,194 ft | 6 miles | 167 ft | #400 | #12 | 9 | 207 | 260 | ||
| Hike | 40 | 35 miles | 1,745 ft | 11 miles | 190 ft | #6,594 | #82 | 1 | 279 | 63 | ||
| Trail Running | 40 | 35 miles | 1,745 ft | 11 miles | 190 ft | #6,115 | #68 | 276 | 90 | |||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 676 ft | 10 ft | |||||||||
| Snowshoe | 32 | 19 miles | 1,158 ft | 6 miles | 184 ft | #1,009 | #42 | 58 | 6 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 19 miles | 1,158 ft | 6 miles | 184 ft | #996 | #38 | 58 | 119 |
Frequently Asked Questions
▼
What are the best places to ride in Ionia?
Ionia has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
▼
What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ionia?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ionia are:
- Ionia East Loop (4/5)
- Ionia West Loop (4/5)
- West Loop to Steven's Point (0/5)
- Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail, Ionia (0/5)
- Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail, Saranac to Stevens Point (0/5)
▼
Where can I park to ride in Ionia?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Ionia. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
▼
What is the longest trail in Ionia?
The longest trail in Ionia is Ionia West Loop at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
▼
What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ionia?
▼
What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ionia?
▼
How many trails are in Ionia?
Ionia has a total of 42 trails. Of those, 7 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ionia to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
▼
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ionia?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ionia is Ionia West Loop with 148 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
▼
Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ionia?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ionia is Ionia West Loop with 146 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
▼
What activities are most popular in Ionia?
Ionia supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
▼
What bike services are there in Ionia?
The following bike services are available in Ionia:
- Bike Shop (1)
▼
What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ionia?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ionia is Ionia River Trail Extension with an average grade of 0.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
▼
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Ionia?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Ionia. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
▼
Are the trails open in Ionia?
Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
▼
Can I ride an ebike in Ionia?
Yes, Ionia supports e-bike riding. There are 3 trails in Ionia that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
▼
What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ionia?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ionia are: View all mountain biking routes in Ionia.
▼
What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ionia?
The most popular Strava segments in Ionia are:
- Through the Jungle (1,868 athletes)
- warming up (1,418 athletes)
- sand pits (1,123 athletes)
▼
What are some popular technical trail features in Ionia?
There are 11 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ionia. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Ionia.
▼
Are there local clubs or events in Ionia?
There are 1 upcoming events in Ionia. View upcoming events. There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Ionia directory. Browse the local directory for details.
▼
What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ionia?
▼
What are the best beginner ride trails in Ionia?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ionia are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Ionia.
Activities
Trails
- By brenthillier
NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors - Admins: garbagefan
- #18206 - 2,333 views
- ionia activity log | embed map of Ionia mountain bike trails | ionia mountain biking points of interest
Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Ionia.
You must login to download files.
