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      Novi trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Backcountry Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Common trail features include skinnies, bridges and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Lakeshore Park.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 18, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      23
      Trails Mountain Bike
      23
      Trails E-Bike
      23
      Trails Gravel Bike
      7
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      7
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      23
      Trails Hike
      22
      Trails Trail Running
      22
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      20
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      6 miles
      Total Descent
      525 ft
      Total Vertical
      226 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      986 ft
      Reports
      1,923
      Photos
      41
      Completed Counter
      14,563

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      Popular Novi Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.7 • 3,261 ft • 27 ft • 838 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 27 ft green climb. It features berm and log ride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,753 ft • 15 ft • 823 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.6 • 4,869 ft • 10 ft • 803 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm, bridge, log ride, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 4.7 • 2,044 ft • 15 ft • 794 •
      Highly rated popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. It features drop, log ride and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 4.9 • 5,046 ft • 56 ft • 781 •
      Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 56 ft blue climb. It features log ride, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 80 ★ 4.3 • 3,304 ft • 34 ft • 778 •
      Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 34 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 65 ft • 776 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 65 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 4.6 • 2,523 ft • 41 ft • 770 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 41 ft blue climb. It features bridge, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Novi Mountain Bike Routes

      4 miles • 113 ft • 5 •
      MISCA Beginner Course 7.2 miles
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      • 30 miles • 1,337 ft • 32 •
      New bikepacking bags test (minus the seat pack)
      • 13 miles • 586 ft • 35 •
      • 10 miles • 327 ft • 17 •
      • 7 miles • 182 ft • 12 •

      Photos of Novi Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Novi Mountain Bike

      youtuber Tree Farm | Lakeshore Park Trail in Novi |...
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      5:56 | 263 | Sep 28, 2019
      youtuber Lakeshore Park Mountain Biking Trails near...
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      5:36 | 457 | Dec 26, 2019
      Lakeshore Park Mtb Trail - AKA The Tree Farm
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      7:35 | 607 | Feb 22, 2022 , Novi
      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      16:30 | 421 | Jul 13, 2021
      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      trail: Swamp Loop
      16:30 | 415 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi
      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      16:30 | 353 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi
      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      trail: Lost Loop
      16:30 | 386 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi
      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      trail: 754 Loop
      16:30 | 389 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      steelispossiblyrealtrailMaru's WayBe sure to hit the sweet little rock garden on...
      Aug 31, 2020 @ 8:56am
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      steelispossiblyrealtrailCrater LoopOne of the biggest jumps in the region is in...
      Aug 29, 2020 @ 1:33pm
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      Local Badges

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Lakeshore Skills Parkskill parkNovi

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2323 miles525 ft6 miles226 ft
      #1,423#12321,92319,774
      E-Bike2323 miles525 ft6 miles226 ft
      #4,625#391,889162
      Gravel Bike714 miles177 ft4 miles226 ft
      #604#33826
      Adaptive Bike714 miles177 ft4 miles226 ft
      #3,797#163171
      Winter Fat Bike2323 miles525 ft6 miles226 ft
      #1,703#81,244
      Hike2223 miles522 ft6 miles226 ft
      #7,207#9491,923431
      Trail Running2223 miles522 ft6 miles226 ft
      #6,705#781,92356
      Backcountry Ski2022 miles433 ft5 miles226 ft
      #489#7604

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Novi?
      Novi has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Novi?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Novi are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Novi?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Novi are:
      • July (124 activities)
      • August (110 activities)
      • September (98 activities)
      Check the Novi reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Novi?
      There are 8 parking locations listed in Novi. 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 Novi?
      The longest trail in Novi is I-275 Metro Trail at 5.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Novi?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Novi?
      ▼ How many trails are in Novi?
      Novi has a total of 23 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Novi to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Novi?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Novi is I-275 Metro Trail with 182 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Novi?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Novi is Expert Loop with 71 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Novi?
      Novi supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Backcountry Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Novi?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Novi is Sapling Loop with an average grade of 1.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Novi?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Novi are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Novi?
      Out of 20 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 20
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Novi?
      Yes, Novi supports e-bike riding. There are 23 trails in Novi 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 Novi?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Novi are: View all mountain biking routes in Novi.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Novi?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Novi are:
      • AM (54 activities)
      • Trials (19 activities)
      • XC (5 activities)
      • Fat (3 activities)
      Check the Novi activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Novi?
      The most popular Strava segments in Novi are:
      • Two Track along Frog's Pass (7,941 athletes)
      • Lost Flow (7,696 athletes)
      • Tree Farm Skunks Pass Segment 11 (7,204 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Novi.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Novi?
      Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Novi. View all adaptive trails in Novi for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Novi?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Novi?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Novi are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Novi.
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