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      Located on state forest land, the Vasa Pathway features a series of loops (3K, 5K, 10K, 25K) that offer users a variety of challenges from easy to difficult. Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists enjoy the Vasa Pathway. The Vasa Pathway is maintained and groomed by TART Trails under an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Grand Traverse County. It is the home of the North American Vasa cross-country ski race, and the annual Iceman Cometh mountain bike race uses a portion of the trail.

      The Vasa Pathway is owned by the Michigan DNR and groomed by TART Trails through a contract with the MDNR. The Vasa Pathway is groomed regularly by TART Trails and includes a skate lane and two classic tracks when possible providing 3k, 5k, 10k & 25k trail loops that feature rolling hills and a few challenging climbs.

      Hunting is permitted on DNR property. Use caution and wear blaze orange or bright colors during hunting seasons.
      source: TART Website
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Vasa Pathway Trailhead Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Trailhead: 4450 Bartlett Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
      Directions: US31 to Bunker Hill Rd, RIGHT on Bartlett, LEFT into trailhead parking area. The trail is marked with wayfinding signs.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 21, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      22
      Trails Mountain Bike
      22
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      2
      Trails Hike
      20
      Trails Trail Running
      20
      Trails Snowshoe
      21
      Trails Nordic Ski
      22
      Total Distance
      21 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      8 miles
      Total Descent
      1,190 ft
      Total Vertical
      274 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      974 ft
      Reports
      434
      Photos
      9
      Completed Counter
      14,195

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      Popular VASA Pathway Mountain Biking Trails

      Vasa #13 - #14
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,334 ft • 32 ft • 1,024 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      Vasa #5 - #6
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 113 ft • 897 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      Vasa #4 - #5
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 5,194 ft • 74 ft • 887 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      Vasa #4 - #14
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,096 ft • 0 ft • 750 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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      Vasa #9 - #10
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,961 ft • 3 ft • 747 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      Vasa #12 - #13
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 4,734 ft • 21 ft • 744 •
      Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      Vasa #14 - #15
      • 90 ★ 5.0 • 948 ft • 0 ft • 559 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
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      Vasa #2 - #3
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,077 ft • 66 ft • 524 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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      VASA Pathway Mountain Bike Routes

      Vasa Pathway Featured
      14 miles • 914 ft • 0 • Loop •
      6 Mile Winter Lunchtime Loop
      6 miles • 170 ft • 1 • Loop •
      This is my lunchtime fatbike route when I can get out there. So far this winter it's been among my...
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      Lota Vasa
      44 miles • 1,749 ft • 38 • Loop •
      A mix of multi use trail, Up to date singe track and even some unmarked goodness.
      5 Mile Winter Lunchtime Loop
      5 miles • 143 ft • 0 •
      A slightly shorter version of the 6 mile lunchtime loop. Hang a left just before the bench instead of just...
      Gravel Century
      100 miles • 2,257 ft • 0 •
      fun 100 miler of pure gravel

      Photos of VASA Pathway Mountain Bike

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      Videos of VASA Pathway Mountain Bike

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      18:51 | 396 | Nov 19, 2020
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      2:21:38 | 429 | Nov 13, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Vasa #10 - #11 By-Pass
      Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:50am (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #15 - #2
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #14 - #15
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #13 - #14
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #12 - #13
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #11 - #12
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #10 - #11
      May 24, 2026 @ 9:32pm (America/Detroit)
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      Vasa #9 - #10
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      Recent Comments

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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Vasa Single Track (VST) 10 331.7 km
      VASA Winter Sports Singletrack 61.8 km
      Muncie Lakes Pathway 4 10 34.7 km
      Maple Bay Natural Area 37.9 km
      Boardman Valley Nature Preserve 5 18 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2221 miles1,191 ft8 miles276 ft
      		#3,664#1,2889434512,463
      Winter Fat Bike22 miles46 ft2,346 ft43 ft
      		#876#44821
      Hike2019 miles1,145 ft8 miles276 ft
      		#9,574#3,6094341310
      Trail Running2019 miles1,145 ft8 miles276 ft
      		#8,740#3,0384341147
      Snowshoe2120 miles1,188 ft8 miles276 ft
      		#640#26646113
      Nordic Ski2221 miles1,191 ft8 miles276 ft
      		#551#160461484

      Frequently Asked Questions

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      ▼ What is the longest trail in VASA Pathway?
      The longest trail in VASA Pathway is Vasa #11 - #12 at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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      VASA Pathway has a total of 22 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in VASA Pathway to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in VASA Pathway?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in VASA Pathway is Vasa #6 - #8 with 169 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in VASA Pathway?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in VASA Pathway is Vasa #15 - #2 with 166 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in VASA Pathway?
      VASA Pathway supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in VASA Pathway?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in VASA Pathway is Vasa #3 - #4 with an average grade of 3.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in VASA Pathway?
      The overall region status for VASA Pathway is Clear / Green. Out of 22 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 21
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
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      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in VASA Pathway?
      The most popular Strava segments in VASA Pathway are:
      • Dragon Lips (10,795 athletes)
      • Chadilac's Goatee Zone (10,166 athletes)
      • Short Climb (8,748 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in VASA Pathway.
      ▼ What trails are closed in VASA Pathway?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in VASA Pathway. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 21
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
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      The best beginner mountain biking trails in VASA Pathway are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in VASA Pathway.
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