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1,060 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
858 ft
Altitude max
851 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
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Bullfrog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burchfield Park
    Lansing, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #88785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #229322 in Trail Running
    • #264749 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Ingham County Parks

The west half of this connector (after Remember Me to the River Trail) is under water or muddy half of the year. The It leaves the mountain bike trail to connect to River Trail (hiking). In recent years, there are very few months that this short segment is passable.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 20 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Jun 27, 2026 @ 5:38pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 27, 2026
 reporter still muddy in spots plus tree still on trail
May 11, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Detroit)
May 11, 2026
 reporter Mud and water, tree on trail
Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:02am (America/Detroit)
Dec 11, 2025
 reporter All trails closed to bikes until spring
Oct 24, 2025 @ 8:57pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 24, 2025
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Oct 5, 2025 @ 1:24pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 5, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bullfrog

        ▼ Where is Bullfrog located?
        Bullfrog is located in Burchfield Park, Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Burchfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.5908, -84.59955.
        ▼ How hard is Bullfrog?
        Bullfrog is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bullfrog?
        Bullfrog has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 858 ft.
        ▼ Is Bullfrog a point to point trail?
        Bullfrog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ How long is Bullfrog?
        Bullfrog is 1,060 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bullfrog?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bullfrog. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bullfrog?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bullfrog are:
        • November (4 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bullfrog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bullfrog are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bullfrog?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bullfrog. The trail is 1,060 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bullfrog?
        Bullfrog is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 62 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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