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      This trail system resides in the Lower Rouge River Recreation Area in Canton Township that
      runs along this branch of the river from Canton Center road east to the I-275 Metro bike path.
      There are 5+ miles of crushed limestone gravel pathways and in between is 6 miles of scenic
      hiking and biking singletrack. There are four main sections: the South Loop which contains
      the Buckshaver, Dragon's Tail and South wetland sections. East Loop which contains the
      Jessie's Run section. The Crooked Vulture section which contains the CV extension section
      The West Loop which contains the optional Lucky Dawg section and also offers a small
      Pumptrack in the middle of the park. The terrain is relatively flat with some small hills, but
      is tight, twisty and scenic with optional technical features and several wooden bridges
      connecting the two sides of the river. By linking the non-directional sections together, a
      rider/hiker could enjoy up to a 6- 10 mile ride/hike. Watch for the trailhead and section signs and follow the colored arrows to navigate the park.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Take the Michigan Avenue exit off of I-275 going west about 1.5 miles to Morton-Taylor road (between Lilley and Sheldon roads), go north for a short distance, look for the green LRRRA sign and turn left into the parking lot. Most of the trail can be accessed from Morton-Taylor road, the parking lot, or just North of the main pedestrian bridge #5. This trail system can be accessed from the I-275 Metro bike path on the east end or from Canton Center road just south of Palmer road on the west end (look for the yellow bollards & map). There are seasonal port-a-potties and a trail head kiosk in the main parking area. Nearby places for food/drink would be Canton Party Store, Leo's or L. George's Coney Island.
      Disclaimer:
      Note: Due to the nature of this river watershed area, it is subject to the whims of the river
      and tends to be wet and muddy until mid-May/early June depending upon the weather.
      It is a clay- based soil in many areas so if it's dry, it's great, if it's wet, not so much and try to
      avoid riding it on those days.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jan 17, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      13
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Total Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      183 ft
      Total Vertical
      28 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      686 ft
      Reports
      23
      Photos
      17
      Ridden Counter
      413

      Photos of Morton-Taylor Trails Mountain Bike

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      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Lower Rogue Alt
      Sep 7, 2020 @ 1:53pm
      Sep 7, 2020
      IdealA few puddles.Billyboy413
      Crooked Vulture
      Aug 15, 2020 @ 7:26am
      Aug 15, 2020
      DryTrail is in good shape. Some poison ivy...Oties
      Buckshaver Trail
      Aug 10, 2020 @ 11:17am
      Aug 10, 2020
      DryTrail is in excellent condition other...Oties
      Morton-Taylor Loop
      Aug 8, 2020 @ 8:20am
      Aug 8, 2020
      Very Dryomahadivision
      East Loop
      Jul 15, 2020 @ 7:42pm
      Jul 15, 2020
      VariableFairly overgrown but passable except for...Wulfbrick
      Crooked Vulture
      Jul 5, 2020 @ 5:18am
      Jul 5, 2020
      Dry The entire Morton Taylor mtb single track...sherpaboy MCMBA
      West Loop
      Jul 5, 2020 @ 5:18am
      Jul 5, 2020
      Dry The entire Morton Taylor mtb single track...sherpaboy MCMBA
      East Loop
      Jun 3, 2019 @ 8:17pm
      Jun 3, 2019
      Prevalent MudHad to turn around - impassable on bike...DanielMOlin
      South Loop
      Jun 4, 2017 @ 9:26pm
      Jun 4, 2017
      VariableOvergrown and several downed limbs. Will...thechefski

      Activity Feed

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      user #2821308descendingwishlistregionMorton-Taylor Trails
      Jan 6, 2023 @ 10:02am
      Jan 6, 2023
      user #3032502bultjewishlistregionMorton-Taylor Trails
      Sep 16, 2022 @ 7:48am
      Sep 16, 2022
      user #3130003Rex-AverywishlistregionMorton-Taylor Trails
      Sep 13, 2022 @ 11:44pm
      Sep 13, 2022
      user #1650282Jcannon90wishlisttrailCrooked Vulture
      May 10, 2022 @ 1:27pm
      May 10, 2022
      user #2776707Krickett89addkarmaMorton-Taylor Trails
      Jul 12, 2021 @ 11:11am
      Jul 12, 2021

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2080828MshehabtrailCrooked VultureTrail is pretty much under water and very muddy.
      Apr 5, 2020 @ 4:28pm
      Apr 5, 2020
      user #1794419Brendman85trailCrooked VultureThis trail’s pretty much abandoned and under...
      May 24, 2019 @ 5:47pm
      May 24, 2019

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike135 miles184 ft1 mile30 ft
      #9,734#4,0861723416
      Hike135 miles184 ft1 mile30 ft
      #8,658#3,928232
      Trail Running135 miles184 ft1 mile30 ft
      #8,625#3,90123
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