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2.0 miles
Distance
271 ft
Climb
-260 ft
Descent
00:16:25
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
659 ft
Altitude min
723 ft
Altitude max
698 ft
Altitude start
710 ft
Altitude end
0.112%
Grade
-18.494%
Grade max
20.643%
Grade min
4,886 ft
Distance climb
4,885 ft
Distance down
1,049 ft
Distance flat
00:16:25
Avg time

Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Owasippe
    Whitehall, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77251 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134852 in Trail Running
    • #330680 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #844 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,674 in Trail Running
    • #4,822 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    https://www.owasippeadventure.com/

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AI Generated Description

Beginner Loop is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Whitehall Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Beginner Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 2, 2026
Sep 17, 2025 @ 12:16pm (America/Detroit)
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Aug 21, 2024 @ 2:34pm
Aug 21, 2024
 Not sure if I missed a sign or it is missing but when you get to the cabin I couldn't tell or remember where to go so I missed a portion
Aug 20, 2023 @ 9:53am
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Jun 3, 2023 @ 5:57am
Jun 3, 2023
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on Oct 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner Loop located?
      Beginner Loop is located in Owasippe, Whitehall, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Owasippe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.43458, -86.23213.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.112%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop has 271 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 659 ft to 723 ft.
      ▼ Is Beginner Loop a point to point trail?
      Beginner Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beginner Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beginner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beginner Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beginner Loop are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Beginner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beginner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beginner Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Beginner Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beginner Loop?
      Beginner Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 548 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 880 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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