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1.5 miles
Distance
309 ft
Climb
-321 ft
Descent
01:14:11
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
824 ft
Altitude min
1,075 ft
Altitude max
850 ft
Altitude start
840 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-43.7%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
3,809 ft
Distance climb
3,166 ft
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
01:14:11
Avg time

Bare Bluff Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper Harbor
    , Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #33 in Hiking [+]
    • #12549 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #5 in Hiking · Michigan [+]
    • #127 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Nature Association

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AI Generated Description

Bare Bluff Loop is ranked #5 for hiking in Michigan. It is a 1 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Copper Harbor Michigan. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour14 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bare Bluff Loop located?
      Bare Bluff Loop is located in Copper Harbor, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Copper Harbor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.39634, -87.89891.
      ▼ How hard is Bare Bluff Loop?
      Bare Bluff Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bare Bluff Loop?
      Bare Bluff Loop has 309 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 321 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 824 ft to 1,075 ft.
      ▼ Is Bare Bluff Loop a point to point trail?
      Bare Bluff Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bare Bluff Loop?
      Bare Bluff Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bare Bluff Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bare Bluff Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bare Bluff Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bare Bluff Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bare Bluff Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute to hike Bare Bluff Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bare Bluff Loop?
      Bare Bluff Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 59 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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