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5,010 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:06:38
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
764 ft
Altitude min
1,019 ft
Altitude max
1,010 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
387 ft
Distance climb
3,658 ft
Distance down
922 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time
Beechdrops Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaPalmer Woods Forest Reserve
Glen Arbor, Michigan -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump
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Year Opened2022
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Land Owner
A downhill-only trail linking Fiddlehead with Ursa Major. Fast and flowy with some great berms and jumps. Everything is rollable, so anyone can tackle this trail, but intermediates and experts will most appreciate this trail due to the speed that can be carried and opportunities for air.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 199 rides
- Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Directions to beechdrops trailhead
(44.907580, -85.926260)
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Nearby Trails
- Fiddlehead 1,345 ft
- Swallowtail Trail 3,612 ft
- Darwin Loop 4,232 ft
- West Darwin Road 1 mile
- Forestry Loop 1 mile
Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechdrops
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Where is Beechdrops located?
Beechdrops is located in Palmer Woods Forest Reserve, Glen Arbor, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Palmer Woods Forest Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.90758, -85.92626.
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How hard is Beechdrops?
Beechdrops is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Beechdrops?
Beechdrops has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 253 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 764 ft to 1,019 ft.
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Is Beechdrops a point to point trail?
Yes, Beechdrops is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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