more stats
1,991 ft
Distance
-154 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-154 ft
Altitude change
879 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude max
1,033 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
1,850 ft
Distance down
00:02:29
Avg time

Bad Jackson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Highlands at Harbor Springs
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12860 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Largest jump line in the park with mandatory gaps

source: Boyne Mountain Highlands

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 29 miles avg distance
All
  • 214 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Bad Jackson Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 8:51am (America/Detroit)
Jun 3, 2026
 This trail has been closed and will not be reopening anytime soon. I have talked with Highlands staff several times. My last trip I did a full...
Jun 11, 2025 @ 6:02pm
Jun 11, 2025
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Sep 1, 2024 @ 12:31pm
Sep 1, 2024
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Jul 5, 2024 @ 9:11am
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May 25, 2024 @ 4:21am
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Status:
on Jun 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      14:01 | 643 | Jul 11, 2020 , Harbor Springs
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      0:11 | 58 | May 27, 2025 , Harbor Springs
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      0:10 | | Aug 7, 2020 , Harbor Springs
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bad Jackson located?
      Bad Jackson is located in The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the The Highlands at Harbor Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47695, -84.94331.
      ▼ How hard is Bad Jackson?
      Bad Jackson is rated as Proline difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bad Jackson?
      The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 879 ft to 1,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Bad Jackson a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bad Jackson is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bad Jackson?
      Bad Jackson is 1,991 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bad Jackson?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bad Jackson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bad Jackson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bad Jackson are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bad Jackson?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bad Jackson. The trail is 1,991 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bad Jackson?
      Bad Jackson is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 554 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 612 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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