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52.6 miles
Distance
2,156 ft
Climb
-2,110 ft
Descent
1,117 ft
High Point
46 ft
Altitude change
703 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-21.4%
Grade max
44.3%
Grade min
18 miles
Distance climb
22 miles
Distance down
13 miles
Distance flat
Loop thru Big M to NCT. Fun route.
Detailed Description
Manistee Forest Loop is a 53 mile moderately popular expert route located near Manistee Michigan. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 2,156 ft with a max elevation of 1,117 ft then descends -2,110 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5 trails (newest: Jun 21, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance53 miles
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Avg time9 hr 29 min
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Altitude change46 ft
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Altitude min703 ft
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Altitude start715 ft
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Altitude end761 ft
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Climb2,156 ft
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Descent-2,110 ft
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Grade max-21.4%
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Grade min44.3%
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Distance climb18 miles
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Distance down22 miles
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Distance flat13 miles
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Trails in Route
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| 13 miles | |||||
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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