more stats
2,028 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
704 ft
Altitude min
762 ft
Altitude max
705 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
14.8%
Grade min
1,037 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time

Bobsled Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48879 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

This loop starts with a short, steep, rooty climb to the right off Outer Limits Loop. The climb moderates for a while, ascends one more short pitch, then turns left into a narrow, dry ravine and descends quickly down the floor, playing occasionally off the walls before joining Outer Limits again with a sharp right turn and climb at the bottom.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Bobsled Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Detroit)
Sep 10, 2026
Tree Cleared
Sep 9, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 9, 2026
 tree down towards the end of the climb
May 21, 2026 @ 3:25pm (America/Detroit)
May 21, 2026
Apr 23, 2024 @ 5:32am
Apr 23, 2024
Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:20am
Jul 13, 2023
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Status:
on Sep 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bobsled Loop located?
      Bobsled Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10576, -88.53713.
      ▼ How hard is Bobsled Loop?
      Bobsled Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bobsled Loop?
      Bobsled Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 704 ft to 762 ft.
      ▼ Is Bobsled Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bobsled Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bobsled Loop?
      Bobsled Loop is 2,028 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bobsled Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bobsled Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bobsled Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bobsled Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bobsled Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bobsled Loop. The trail is 2,028 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bobsled Loop?
      Bobsled Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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