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249 ft
Distance
00:00:19
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
858 ft
Altitude min
858 ft
Altitude max
858 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
00:00:19
Avg time

Blue Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Burchfield Park
    Lansing, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #151931 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121902 in Trail Running
    • #141395 in Hiking
    • #22800 in Snowshoeing
    • #10757 in Nordic Skiing
    • #18967 in Adaptive Biking
    • #51127 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,372 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,494 in Trail Running
    • #2,122 in Hiking
    • #1,055 in Snowshoeing
    • #461 in Nordic Skiing
    • #165 in Adaptive Biking
    • #516 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Ingham County Parks

Primarily a walking path but provides a green level riding route option.
Dogs are allowed on leash from the McNamara parking lot as far north as this e/w line (essentially allowed on the short loop around the pond). North of this is a no dog area until you are all the way up to the main Burchfield entrance. Dogs are allowed on 6' leash from the Burchfield access (north end of park) until you enter the woods to access the trails where they are once again prohibited.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Blue Cut Trail Reports

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May 11, 2026 @ 7:59pm (America/Detroit)
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Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:02am (America/Detroit)
Dec 11, 2025
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on May 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Cut located?
      Blue Cut is located in Burchfield Park, Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Burchfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.58573, -84.59712.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Cut?
      Blue Cut is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is Blue Cut a point to point trail?
      Blue Cut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Cut?
      Blue Cut is 249 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Cut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Cut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Cut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Cut are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Blue Cut. The trail is 249 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Cut?
      Blue Cut is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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