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4.2 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-292 ft
Descent
00:27:10
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
955 ft
Altitude min
1,076 ft
Altitude max
997 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-19.8%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:27:10
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
- 5 in Hiking
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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 OwnerMichgan DNR
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.
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This trail closes during wet/erosive conditions. Check the DTE Facebook page linked below for current conditions.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 110 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 1,396 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to big-kame-loop trailhead
(42.370790, -84.084390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Kame Loop
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Where is Big Kame Loop located?
Big Kame Loop is located in DTE Energy Foundation Trail, Chelsea, Michigan, United States. It is part of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.37079, -84.08439.
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How hard is Big Kame Loop?
Big Kame Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Kame Loop?
Big Kame Loop has 299 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 292 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 955 ft to 1,076 ft.
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Is Big Kame Loop a point to point trail?
Big Kame Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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