B Loop Trail at Highland Recreation Area

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5.0 miles

Distance

581 ft

Climb

-589 ft

Descent

00:38:57

Avg time

-8 ft

Altitude change

978 ft

Altitude min

1,115 ft

Altitude max

1,051 ft

Altitude start

1,043 ft

Altitude end

-0%

Grade

-18.6%

Grade max

21.7%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

3,924 ft

Distance flat

00:38:57

Avg time

B Loop Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Highland Recreation Area
Highland, Michigan
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#14640 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #35222 in Trail Running
- #89568 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1

5.9 Miles: Very hilly, longer climbs, many logs, off camber runs, big rocks.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

1 rides
6 miles average

6 Months

149 rides
13 miles avg distance

All

629 rides
Last: Sep 21, 2026

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B Loop Trail Reports

status	date	description
	May 27, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Detroit) May 27, 2026	tree down just before the 3 mile mark, easy to ride around.
	Nov 1, 2025 @ 1:20pm (America/Detroit) Nov 1, 2025
	Aug 16, 2025 @ 9:15am Aug 16, 2025
	Jul 3, 2025 @ 6:14pm Jul 3, 2025
	Apr 27, 2025 @ 1:01pm Apr 27, 2025

Routes with this trail

Highland Hard Route

★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,312 ft • 7 •

Highland Hard Route, 13 miles.

Highland Intermediate Route

★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 789 ft • 5 •

Highland Intermediate Route, 8 miles.

4.3 ★★★★★

8 Ratings

5 ★ 50%

4 ★ 25%

3 ★ 25%

2 ★

1 ★

1 Review & Comments

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Nearby Trails

D Loop 377 ft
D Loop Access 443 ft
A Loop 2,989 ft
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North Loop 3,714 ft

Highland Recreation Area

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is B Loop located?

B 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 42.62998, -83.58291.

▼ How hard is B Loop?

B Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.

▼ What is the elevation gain for B Loop?

B Loop has 581 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 589 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 978 ft to 1,115 ft.

▼ How long is B Loop?

B Loop is 5.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on B Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on B Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride B Loop?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride B Loop are:

August (67 activities)
May (51 activities)
July (48 activities)

Check the reports page for current trail conditions.

▼ How do I access B Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to B Loop are:

Parking (3,736 ft away)
Parking (4,708 ft away)
Parking (1.1 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride B Loop?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride B Loop. The trail is 5.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is B Loop?

B Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,073 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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