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      The trail system comprises four loops: North Loop, South loop, Gnu Loop, and Frog Holler, altogether more than 13 miles of riding. The most challenging parts are the creekside sections of the North and South Loops, and the Gnu Loop. Thanks to east and west bridges, the creekside sections can be ridden as a loop, or avoided altogether. The "dismal swamp" section of the South Loop and the north end of the northbound part of the Gnu Loop are slow to dry out, and should be avoided when wet. We continue to add armoring and minibridges to the problem areas, and eventually, these will be good within a day after any rain.

      Like all Michigan trails that get a lot of use, the Midland City Forest is pretty rooty. Along with many short steep pitches, there are lots of log piles, a ramp over a big fallen oak, a 40 foot log ride, a couple of jumps, a teeter-totter, and the 150 foot long Boy Scout bridge with 3 banked curves over a seasonal pond. It is a moderately technical trail. If there has been a lot of snow, the trail is great for snowshoeing. But Midland is not a snowbelt area, and winter riding on frozen trail can be good. Studded tires are
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Feb 19, 2021
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      9
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent
      1,733 ft
      Total Vertical
      88 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      724 ft
      Reports
      95
      Photos
      14
      Ridden Counter
      802

      Popular Midland City Forest Mountain Biking Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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

      Photos of Midland City Forest Mountain Bike

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      4 |
      Nov 21, 2022 @ 3:43am
      Nov 21, 2022
      report
      trail: North Loop
      8 |
      Sep 4, 2022 @ 6:13am
      Sep 4, 2022
      report
      trail: South Loop
      4 |
      Aug 26, 2022 @ 7:25pm
      Aug 26, 2022
      report
      trail: South Loop
      5 |
      Aug 26, 2022 @ 7:24pm
      Aug 26, 2022
      report
      trail: South Loop
      7 |
      Aug 26, 2022 @ 7:24pm
      Aug 26, 2022
      trail: Gnu Loop
      51 |
      Feb 12, 2021 @ 5:30pm
      Feb 12, 2021
      trail: North Loop
      91 |
      Jul 6, 2020 @ 11:51am
      Jul 6, 2020
      trail: Gnu Loop
      181 |
      Sep 17, 2017 @ 8:31am
      Sep 17, 2017

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      North Loop Alt
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 10:32am
      Mar 14, 2023
      Snow Cover InadequateLate winter season conditions. It’s not...craj13
      North to South Connector
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 3:32am
      Mar 14, 2023
      Snow Cover InadequateTracked up badly by walkers and runnerscraj13
      North Loop
      Feb 24, 2023 @ 6:12pm
      Feb 24, 2023
      Snow CoveredTerrible conditions. Post-holed beyond...Jddonoghue17
      Midland Access Road
      Feb 24, 2023 @ 6:12pm
      Feb 24, 2023
      Snow CoveredTerrible conditions. Post-holed beyond...Jddonoghue17
      Frog Holler
      Jan 31, 2023 @ 12:04am
      Jan 31, 2023
      Snow GroomedJddonoghue17
      South Loop
      Jan 31, 2023 @ 12:04am
      Jan 31, 2023
      Snow GroomedJddonoghue17
      North to South Connector
      Dec 18, 2022 @ 2:01am
      Dec 18, 2022
      Snow Cover Inadequatecraj13
      Gnu Loop
      May 6, 2022 @ 4:17pm
      May 6, 2022
      WetSome wet spots in low areas, but most of...crstlmnn83
      GNU Cutoff
      May 2, 2020 @ 1:49pm
      May 2, 2020
      Prevalent MudMud and water in low areas but still...Charkey

      Activity Feed

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      user #3421331jmgaiaddreport
      Mar 31, 2023 @ 10:30am
      1 day
      user #2051849craj13addreportNorth Loop Alt and 1 more
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 4:18pm
      Mar 14, 2023
      user #1387003PlittleriddentrailGnu Loop
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 6:48am
      Mar 9, 2023
      user #1197829Jddonoghue17addreportNorth to South Connector and 2 more
      Feb 27, 2023 @ 6:36am
      Feb 27, 2023
      user #2051849craj13addreportNorth Loop Alt
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 5:40am
      Feb 25, 2023

      Recent Comments

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      user #2348821FishingjtstrailNorth LoopCity Forest is now open to Class 1 ebikes
      May 31, 2022 @ 5:14pm
      May 31, 2022

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike913 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #5,149#2,25714942,346
      Hike913 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #4,314#2,1069447
      Trail Running913 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #4,327#2,1129457
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