more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:13:25
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
863 ft
Altitude min
1,056 ft
Altitude max
1,056 ft
Altitude start
873 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
1,309 ft
Distance climb
3,655 ft
Distance down
1,220 ft
Distance flat
00:13:25
Avg time

Above Grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN South Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77713 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134918 in E-Biking
    • #116017 in Trail Running
    • #146984 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #848 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #764 in E-Biking
    • #1,416 in Trail Running
    • #2,206 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

The first half is relatively flat with a few rocks and roots around the trail. Once you get to Bertha and the large gap drop that you go under the trail becomes more difficult. After a few berms, the trail becomes rocky along with some punchy climbs thrown in as well. Eventually, you will arrive at the Down Dogger overpass. From here, you can continue down the trail to Carp Eh Diem or hop on Down Dogger for a fast and flowy ride back to the road.

Access Info

Best accessed from the top of Pipe Dreams

Tags
BermsFlowyRock gardens
Local Trail Association

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  • 56 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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on Aug 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Directions to above-grade trailhead (46.513150, -87.435600)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Above Grade located?
      Above Grade is located in Marquette NTN South Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN South Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.51315, -87.4356.
      ▼ How hard is Above Grade?
      Above Grade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Above Grade?
      Above Grade has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 251 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 863 ft to 1,056 ft.
      ▼ Is Above Grade a point to point trail?
      Above Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Above Grade?
      Above Grade is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Above Grade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Above Grade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Above Grade?
      Above Grade is best visited during: Summer.
      ▼ How do I access Above Grade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Above Grade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Above Grade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Above Grade. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Above Grade?
      Above Grade is a very popular trail. There have been 2,233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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