5.9 miles
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
962 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
924 ft
Altitude min
962 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

Easy two track trail, shared with hikers and dog walkers. Crushed gravel and natural dirt with tree roots. Can get muddy when wet.

Detailed Description
Lyon Oaks Outer Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Brighton Michigan. This gravel bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 70 ft with a max elevation of 962 ft then descends -72 ft.

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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude min
    924 ft
  • Altitude start
    962 ft
  • Altitude end
    961 ft
  • Climb
    70 ft
  • Descent
    -72 ft
  • Grade max
    -5.3%
  • Grade min
    6.8%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

1 Review & Comments

Mfridman Mfridman
Fast flowing, relatively flat. There is a nice wood bridge in teh swampy area.

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Trails in Route

Prairie Pathway1,906 ft
Connector1,024 ft
Heron Loop4,954 ft
Redtail Run4,511 ft
Fawn Loop3,556 ft
Coyote Corridor3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Gravel Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Paved
mtb
51
mtb
59
mtb
7
mtb
trail: Connector
9

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Redtail Run
Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 13, 2026
well maintained and nicely signed
Prairie Pathway
Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 13, 2026
well maintained and nicely signed
Heron Loop
Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 13, 2026
well maintained and nicely signed
Coyote Corridor
Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 13, 2026
well maintained and nicely signed
Fawn Loop
Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 13, 2026
well maintained and nicely signed
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