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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
      Open as of Aug 30, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      11
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      11
      Trails Trail Running
      11
      Trails Snowshoe
      2
      Trails Nordic Ski
      1
      Total Distance
      13 miles
      Total Descent
      1,733 ft
      Total Vertical
      88 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      724 ft
      Reports
      127
      Photos
      31
      Ridden Counter
      1,273

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 2 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 11 rides

      Photos of Midland City Forest Mountain Bike

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      Aug 13, 2024 @ 11:07pm
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      Aug 13, 2024 @ 11:06pm
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      Aug 13, 2024

      Videos of Midland City Forest Mountain Bike

      Good Chemistry at Midland City Forest | Trail...
      3:39 | 59 | Nov 25, 2024 , Midland

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Good Chemistry
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Aug 30, 2024
      Variablecrstlmnn83
      Frog Holler
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Aug 30, 2024
      Idealcrstlmnn83
      North Loop Alt
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Aug 30, 2024
      Idealcrstlmnn83
      North Loop
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Aug 30, 2024
      Idealcrstlmnn83
      North to South Connector
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 2:14pm
      Aug 30, 2024
      Idealcrstlmnn83
      North to South Connector
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 8:53am
      Jun 15, 2024
      Idealadam3184
      Gnu Loop
      Apr 20, 2024 @ 3:46pm
      Apr 20, 2024
      VariableA little wet in low areas. Get out and...MTBennettMI
      South Loop
      Nov 15, 2023 @ 11:50pm
      Nov 15, 2023
      DryThere is only one small portion that has...crstlmnn83
      Midland Access Road
      Jun 24, 2023 @ 5:15am
      Jun 24, 2023
      Idealcraj13
      GNU Cutoff
      May 2, 2020 @ 1:49pm
      May 2, 2020
      Prevalent MudMud and water in low areas but still...Charkey

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      Jun 27, 2025 @ 5:14pm
      Jun 27, 2025
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      May 25, 2025 @ 1:38pm
      May 25, 2025
      caseadavwishlistregionactivity #70525716
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 2:57pm
      Apr 27, 2025
      Crash8perriddentrailactivity #66992637 and 6 more
      Mar 1, 2025 @ 8:47am
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      MTBennettMIaddvideoactivity #62298997
      Nov 25, 2024 @ 3:16pm
      Nov 25, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      adam3184reportNorth LoopTrail was clean and fun ride today
      Jun 15, 2024 @ 5:09pm
      Jun 15, 2024
      DavidgoelztrailSouth LoopAbsolutely a beautiful ride through mostly...
      May 21, 2023 @ 11:36am
      May 21, 2023
      FishingjtstrailNorth 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 Bike1113 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #3,440#1,719311273,406
      E-Bike2
      11332
      Hike1113 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #2,731#1,55212798
      Trail Running1113 miles1,732 ft5 miles89 ft
      #2,738#1,548127202
      Snowshoe2
      #61516
      Nordic Ski1
      2

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