9.7 miles
Distance
907 ft
Climb
-903 ft
Descent
1,019 ft
High Point

Great sampling of what Arcadia Dunes has to offer: flowy singletrack, punchy climbs, fast downhills. Can be ridden in either direction - feels a bit different either way. Nothing too technical on this trail - rated blue because the number of punchy climbs and descents will

Detailed Description
Arcadia Dunes Figure Eight is a 10 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Watervale Michigan. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 907 ft with a max elevation of 1,019 ft then descends -903 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    92
More Stats for Arcadia Dunes Figure Eight mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 22 min
  • Altitude min
    872 ft
  • Altitude start
    872 ft
  • Altitude end
    873 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.5%
  • Grade min
    33.7%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Jul 22, 2023 @ 7:29am
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A bit Sandy in spots, but as the name and regions suggests, it’s at the dunes. Very fun with short punchy climbs and descents the whole ride. Could maybe benefit from a direction schedule like some of the other trails in the area.
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