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4.6 miles
Distance
378 ft
Climb
-371 ft
Descent
00:26:57
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
954 ft
Altitude min
1,081 ft
Altitude max
999 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
-16.7%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:26:57
Avg time
Big Kame Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDTE Energy Foundation Trail
Chelsea, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
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Land OwnerDNR
The 4.75 mi Big Kame loop is more technical with two large rock gardens and many small to large jumps. It has several small hills and one very large one with big jumps.
Access Info
All trail loops are directional based on day of the week. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays bikes travel clockwise on all loops, with foot traffic going counterclockwise. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, these directions are reversed for the respective users. In winter, parts of the trail system are groomed for “floatation use only” – fat tires, xc skis or snowshoes. Check the Facebook page for latest updates.
Disclaimer
This trail closes during wet/erosive conditions. Check the DTE Facebook page linked below for current conditions.
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Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 28.0 km average
6 Months
- 254 rides
- 54.1 km avg distance
All
- 1,556 rides
- Last: Oct 4, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to big-kame-loop trailhead
(42.370760, -84.084380)
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8 Reviews & Comments
GrundleJ
this trail is absolutely rideable and fun in both directions, it's just easier CCW from a technical perspective. If you have any climbing skills it's a piece of cake in either direction
LowJak
I love this trail. Plus, I dont agree that this trail is unridable in the clockwise direction. Yes the two bigger downhill sections turn into climbs. But it makes up for it by having two nice downhill sections that can easily be linked with just a few pedal strokes or just staying off the brakes. When linked together they make one of the longest continuous down hill sections in DTE. The two rock climbs can be a bit tricky, but they are not long and easily walkable if needed. The counter clockwise direction is really great too. Nice downhill sections with some great turns. The corners on the last down hill before the green/kame intersection is pretty great.
rdolishny2
Wiped out large on slippery slabs about half way through Kame. Watch out!
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