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3.2 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:22:21
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
876 ft
Altitude min
930 ft
Altitude max
886 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:22:21
Avg time
Badlands Purple Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaIsland Lake Recreation Area
Brighton, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#6603 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #43762 in E-Biking
- #111333 in Trail Running
- #99841 in Hiking
- #3821 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#86 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
- #282 in E-Biking
- #1,348 in Trail Running
- #1,433 in Hiking
- #97 in Winter Fat Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump, Roller Coaster
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Ride in RainYes
Developed primarily as a year-round Fat Bike trail system, the Purple Trail weaves through an old gravel mining area dubbed "The Badlands". Highlights include a roller coaster run along a scenic stream embankment and great views. Keep an eye out for beavers
The Purple trail is directional, with directions changing based on the even/odd date of the month so ride it every day.
Access Info
Access from the Blue trail, or park at Spring Mill Pond, across the lot from the shelter take the trails straight across/passing the blue trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 52 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
All
- 161 rides
- Last: Nov 5, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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The Badlands Purple Trail is a fun little loop with some amazing views and challenges. You can add it to your ride of Blue Loop or choose your own adventure with the rest of the cast Badlands network.
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