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1,142 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
852 ft
High Point
-73 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
852 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,089 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Boiling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Melvin Family Trails
    Burt Lake Township, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Intermediate to Expert level downhill trail with optional features.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Sep 11, 2025 @ 6:29pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 11, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 @ 10:36am
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Apr 21, 2025 @ 5:47am
Apr 21, 2025
Trail open and clear of all large trees and debris.
Nov 21, 2024 @ 4:19pm
Nov 21, 2024
Clear of all leaves and debris
Oct 23, 2024 @ 5:17pm
Oct 23, 2024
reporter Many leaves covering sections of the trail. Sometimes difficult to follow.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Boiling

        Where is Boiling located?
        Boiling is located in Melvin Family Trails, Burt Lake Township, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Melvin Family Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.50425, -84.59203.
        How hard is Boiling?
        Boiling is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Boiling?
        The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 852 ft.
        Is Boiling a point to point trail?
        Yes, Boiling is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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