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4,006 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-149 ft
Descent
1,273 ft
High Point
-106 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,256 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
1,122 ft
Distance climb
2,543 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
Alt Main Loop Return Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHanson Hills Recreation Area
Grayling, Michigan -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
- Downhill Only for Trail Running
- Downhill Only for Hiking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Alt Main Loop Return is a 4,006 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Grayling Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 miles average
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- 4 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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(44.642560, -84.754490)
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Nearby Trails
- Main Loop Double Track 1,834 ft
- Alternate Blue 1,919 ft
- Little Smokey 2,100 ft
- Winter Trail Access 2 2,100 ft
- Main Loop Winter 2,569 ft
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alt Main Loop Return
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Where is Alt Main Loop Return located?
Alt Main Loop Return is located in Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Hanson Hills Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.64256, -84.75449.
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How hard is Alt Main Loop Return?
Alt Main Loop Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
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What is the elevation gain for Alt Main Loop Return?
Alt Main Loop Return has 13 m of elevation gain. The trail has 45 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 350 m to 388 m.
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Is Alt Main Loop Return a point to point trail?
Yes, Alt Main Loop Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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