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2.0 miles
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:13:27
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
880 ft
Altitude min
977 ft
Altitude max
880 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-12.4%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
3,491 ft
Distance climb
3,914 ft
Distance down
2,940 ft
Distance flat
00:13:27
Avg time

Chestnut Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arcadia Dunes
    Watervale, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11408 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44301 in Trail Running
    • #285684 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve is a 3,600 acre nature preserve owned by the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. The Conservancy works hard to balance the public uses offered on their preserves with the protection of nature features, unique habitats, and scenic beauty. The professionally designed (in conjunction with IMBA) single track trail follows contour lines that flow through hills of northern hardwood forest with a few open fields. Here's what local mountain bikers are saying about the Dry Hill and Chestnut Trails at Arcadia Dunes: "great trails with scenic views.", "a roller-coaster, single track thrill ride through the forest.", "sweet flowing single track with some punchy climbs and fast swooping downhills."

Trail Users: Mountain bikers and hikers. Please share the trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Chestnut Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Menominee)
Jul 20, 2026
 Trailing completely clear of fallen trees or other obstacles.
Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:35pm (America/Menominee)
Jun 12, 2026
 Large tree blocking the downhill section between the dry hill trail points.
Jun 7, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Menominee)
Jun 7, 2026
May 15, 2023 @ 1:28pm
May 15, 2023
Oct 22, 2022 @ 8:18am
Oct 22, 2022
 Lots of debris on the trail, from small sticks to some medium sized branches. Three large trees down on trail between markers 3 and 4. Many more...
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on Jul 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chestnut Loop located?
      Chestnut Loop is located in Arcadia Dunes, Watervale, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Arcadia Dunes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.52654, -86.21385.
      ▼ How hard is Chestnut Loop?
      Chestnut Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Loop?
      Chestnut Loop has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 880 ft to 977 ft.
      ▼ Is Chestnut Loop a point to point trail?
      Chestnut Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chestnut Loop?
      Chestnut Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chestnut Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Chestnut Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chestnut Loop?
      Chestnut Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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