more stats
1,404 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
944 ft
Altitude min
978 ft
Altitude max
973 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
850 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

Brainworm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marion Park
    Norway, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64440 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12134 in E-Biking
    • #93500 in Trail Running
    • #127550 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #695 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #70 in E-Biking
    • #1,073 in Trail Running
    • #1,886 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2018

Short Connector trail from Ogee South Trailhead to Oak Crest Connection.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 102 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Brainworm Trail Reports

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Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/Chicago)
Oct 20, 2026
 reporter all debris cleared 10/19
May 14, 2026 @ 8:20pm (America/Chicago)
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May 9, 2026 @ 9:16pm (America/Chicago)
May 9, 2026
 reporter leaf blown 5/9
May 21, 2025 @ 5:06am
May 21, 2025
Nov 9, 2024 @ 8:41pm
Nov 9, 2024
 reporter fall clearing is complete
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on Oct 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brainworm located?
      Brainworm is located in Marion Park, Norway, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marion Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.77096, -87.91155.
      ▼ How hard is Brainworm?
      Brainworm is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brainworm?
      Brainworm has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 944 ft to 978 ft.
      ▼ Is Brainworm a point to point trail?
      Brainworm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brainworm?
      Brainworm is 1,404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brainworm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brainworm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Brainworm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brainworm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brainworm?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Brainworm. The trail is 1,404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brainworm?
      Brainworm is a very popular trail. There have been 462 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 576 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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