more stats
909 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
00:02:02
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
1,115 ft
Altitude min
1,153 ft
Altitude max
1,115 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance flat
00:02:02
Avg time

BF Overlook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bigfoot Trails
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #223939 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #399346 in Trail Running
    • #134579 in Hiking
    • #22045 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,967 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #5,347 in Trail Running
    • #2,005 in Hiking
    • #281 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short trail to view valley via power line ROW. Great location to see sunset and fall colors. Crosses Big Foot Rd twice.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 293 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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BF Overlook Trail Reports

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Jul 6, 2025 @ 11:54am
Jul 6, 2025
Apr 27, 2025 @ 7:44pm
Apr 27, 2025
 reporter A portion of the Squatch trail has been reopened from the main parking, heading to the right and continuing to the Bigfoot overlook. You can...
Apr 15, 2025 @ 9:45am
Apr 15, 2025
 reporter 2025 Ice Storm damage.
Oct 8, 2023 @ 3:06pm
Oct 8, 2023
 reporter Cleared beech tree top from trail.
Oct 4, 2023 @ 2:29pm
Oct 4, 2023
 reporter Beech tree top on trail. Needs some light hand or chainsaw work.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BF Overlook located?
      BF Overlook is located in Bigfoot Trails, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Bigfoot Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47763, -84.96584.
      ▼ How hard is BF Overlook?
      BF Overlook is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BF Overlook?
      BF Overlook has 38 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,115 ft to 1,153 ft.
      ▼ Is BF Overlook a point to point trail?
      BF Overlook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is BF Overlook?
      BF Overlook is 909 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BF Overlook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BF Overlook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access BF Overlook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BF Overlook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BF Overlook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride BF Overlook. The trail is 909 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is BF Overlook?
      BF Overlook is a moderately popular trail. There have been 689 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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