more stats
2,523 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
950 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
1,132 ft
Distance flat
00:03:10
Avg time

Crater Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Lakeshore Park
    Novi, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131496 in Trail Running
    • #36890 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Crater Loop is a 2,523 ft moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Novi Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 41 ft blue climb. It features bridge, jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 111 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 747 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      16:30 | 294 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi

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      1 Review & Comments

      steelispossiblyreal steelispossiblyreal
      One of the biggest jumps in the region is in this area. Take a right when you land to go back up hill and session it. Super fun!

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      Nearby Trails

      Lakeshore Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crater Loop located?
      Crater Loop is located in Lakeshore Park, Novi, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Lakeshore Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50342, -83.49414.
      ▼ How hard is Crater Loop?
      Crater Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crater Loop?
      Crater Loop has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 931 ft to 950 ft.
      ▼ How long is Crater Loop?
      Crater Loop is 2,523 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crater Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crater Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crater Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crater Loop are:
      • July (76 activities)
      • August (48 activities)
      • May (46 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Crater Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crater Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crater Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Crater Loop. The trail is 2,523 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crater Loop?
      Crater Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,732 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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