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4,793 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
51 ft
Altitude change
756 ft
Altitude min
877 ft
Altitude max
802 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-37.5%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
2,336 ft
Distance climb
1,614 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

Brooks Gorge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73262 in E-Biking
    • #145947 in Trail Running
    • #334177 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #937 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #397 in E-Biking
    • #1,832 in Trail Running
    • #4,870 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Other
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

Brooks Gorge is an old school, technical XC style trail jam packed with enough rocks and roots to satisfy even the most hardcore old-school mountain biker.

From the intersection with Trillium and Sucky Up, the trail makes a quick descent into the gorge before crossing over a seasonal creek and beginning the long climb up and out to the Skyway trail

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Brooks Gorge Trail Reports

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Oct 5, 2026 @ 11:41pm (America/Detroit)
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reporter Added a new line. Come try it out!
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Jun 19, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 19, 2026
The overly rutted sections of trail down in the gorge have been repaired. Work was also done to eliminate the mud puddle just a little ways south...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 2,273 ft • 34 • Loop •
      A bit of everything. From fast and flowy singletrack to punchy root filled climbs, bone rattling descents...
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 1,784 ft • 28 • Loop •
      A step up from the "Short Loop", the "Long Loop" is a longer, moderately difficult loop that includes the...
      3.8 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brooks Gorge located?
      Brooks Gorge is located in Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids, Hancock, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.15966, -88.62137.
      ▼ How hard is Brooks Gorge?
      Brooks Gorge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brooks Gorge?
      Brooks Gorge has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 756 ft to 877 ft.
      ▼ Is Brooks Gorge a point to point trail?
      Brooks Gorge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brooks Gorge?
      Brooks Gorge is 4,793 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brooks Gorge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brooks Gorge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Brooks Gorge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brooks Gorge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brooks Gorge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Brooks Gorge. The trail is 4,793 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brooks Gorge?
      Brooks Gorge is a very popular trail. There have been 344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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