more stats
5,010 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-253 ft
Descent
00:03:51
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
00:03:51
Avg time

Beechdrops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
    Glen Arbor, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #3037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30156 in E-Biking
    • #20844 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #38 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #199 in E-Biking
    • #969 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Leelanau Conservancy

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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BermsDropsFlowyJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Jun 16, 2026 @ 1:20pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 16, 2026
Oct 27, 2025 @ 1:38pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 27, 2025
 Some leaf cover
Sep 12, 2025 @ 5:38pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 12, 2025
Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:08am
Aug 2, 2025
Jul 26, 2025 @ 8:32am
Jul 26, 2025
 A little sandy, but it was my first time here.
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on Jun 16, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.44 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Beechdrops Trail | Palmer Woods | Leelaneau, MI
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      4:27 | 535 | Oct 18, 2023 , Glen Arbor

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      5.0 ★★★★★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      RunDadRun80
      So fun. So fast. Feels like it goes on forever. I would say it’s a must ride for the area.
      Ryanharrelson
      Really fun stretch of trail. Full of berms, jumps, and flow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Beechdrops?
      Beechdrops is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Beechdrops?
      Beechdrops is 5,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beechdrops?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Beechdrops. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Beechdrops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beechdrops are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beechdrops?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Beechdrops. The trail is 5,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beechdrops?
      Beechdrops is a very popular trail. There have been 1,361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,601 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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