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3.1 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:23:02
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
987 ft
Altitude min
1,051 ft
Altitude max
990 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
19.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,763 ft
Distance flat
00:23:02
Avg time

A Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Highland Recreation Area
    Highland, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6081 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21335 in Trail Running
    • #82136 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

3.8 Miles: Hilly, many short steep climbs and drops.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 175 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 827 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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on Nov 1, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Benjamin3474 Benjamin3474
      I’m talking about A, B, C, D Loop. When I first read the description of this trail system, I was expecting something more like Moraine State Park in PA or West Branch State Park in Ohio. This trail indeed has some technical features, but it is on the whole not a technical trail. That said, it is gritty old school single track with punchy climbs, zippy descents, fun cornering, and the wonderful sandy loam of Michigan. Very beautiful area. I hope to travel to “the State Up North” to ride this gem of a trail again.
      5010
      Right before you go around the berm before the bridge on the access trail, i made a jump to gap the chucky roots on the right side of the trail. Its a little jumo but it sends you good. You have to be going around 15 miles per hour to gap the roots as the gap is around 12-15 feet. The run out is sketchy and it can and will send you otb. Its a sick little addition to the trail and i plan on going back with proper equipment to make more additions to the trail and to improve on the additions i already made.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A Loop located?
      A Loop is located in Highland Recreation Area, Highland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Highland Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63759, -83.57877.
      ▼ How hard is A Loop?
      A Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A Loop?
      A Loop has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 987 ft to 1,051 ft.
      ▼ How long is A Loop?
      A Loop is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on A Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride A Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride A Loop are:
      • August (67 activities)
      • September (59 activities)
      • June (57 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access A Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride A Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride A Loop. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is A Loop?
      A Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,894 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,896 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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