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2.2 miles
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
886 ft
High Point
15 ft
Altitude change
834 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
4,652 ft
Distance climb
3,865 ft
Distance down
2,808 ft
Distance flat
Core Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaPinery Lakes Ski Trails
L'Anse, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 75 in Nordic Skiing
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#404831 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #272221 in Trail Running
- #263839 in Hiking
- #9614 in Snowshoeing
- #275 in Nordic Skiing
- #40853 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#3,546 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
- #3,455 in Trail Running
- #3,767 in Hiking
- #510 in Snowshoeing
- #83 in Nordic Skiing
- #363 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for Trail Running
- One Direction for Hiking
- One Direction for Snowshoeing
- One Direction for Nordic Skiing
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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LightingNo
The harder of the two loops at the Pinery Lakes Ski Trails, the one directional section of the Core Loop traverses primarily rolling terrain, winding it's way around (and through) Pinery Lake, before meeting up with the Popsicle trail and transitioning to easier, primarily flat terrain on the two-way section of the loop
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Winter trail users: The is a one way trail meant to be skied in the counterclockwise direction. Snowshoers are welcome, but must stay to the side of the set track. Skate skiing, pets, bikes, and walking are not permitted on this trail during ski season
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Nearby Trails
- Popsicle 1,906 ft
- Core Loop 1,909 ft
- Popsicle Loop 3,701 ft
- Connector 2 miles
- Soup's Loop 2 miles
Pinery Lakes Ski Trails
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