more stats
4,436 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
770 ft
Altitude min
813 ft
Altitude max
813 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
928 ft
Distance climb
1,969 ft
Distance down
1,486 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

BirdDog & North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wahlfield Park
    Comstock Park, Michigan
  • AKA
    Double Bird Dog
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #294363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344452 in Trail Running
    • #320295 in Hiking
    • #16880 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #4344 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,715 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #4,602 in Trail Running
    • #4,701 in Hiking
    • #230 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #28 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Kent County Parks

Connector between North Parking Lot and Woodchuck, Wild Onions, and main loop. Directional by day. North Loop is a 1.5 mile loop off the North Parking Lot for a shorter option. Built spring of 2026.

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Restrooms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 58 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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BirdDog & North Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Detroit)
Aug 24, 2026
They see me mowin' They hatin' Patrollin' and tryna catch me ridin' dirty
Aug 16, 2026 @ 2:12pm (America/Detroit)
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:46am (America/Detroit)
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Jul 22, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/Chicago)
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Apr 22, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Detroit)
Apr 22, 2026
Spring riding, watch out for erosion and water at Lil' Mulligan creek
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      Directions to birddog--north-loop trailhead (43.092760, -85.692850)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is BirdDog & North Loop located?
      BirdDog & North Loop is located in Wahlfield Park, Comstock Park, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Wahlfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.09276, -85.69285.
      ▼ How hard is BirdDog & North Loop?
      BirdDog & North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for BirdDog & North Loop?
      BirdDog & North Loop has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 770 ft to 813 ft.
      ▼ How long is BirdDog & North Loop?
      BirdDog & North Loop is 4,436 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on BirdDog & North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BirdDog & North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BirdDog & North Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BirdDog & North Loop are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      • October (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access BirdDog & North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BirdDog & North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride BirdDog & North Loop?
      The estimated time to ride BirdDog & North Loop is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 4,436 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is BirdDog & North Loop?
      BirdDog & North Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 392 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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