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1.2 miles
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:08:33
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
811 ft
Altitude min
846 ft
Altitude max
845 ft
Altitude start
840 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
1,762 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
3,196 ft
Distance flat
00:08:33
Avg time

Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fort Custer Recreation Area
    Augusta, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108766 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #220663 in Trail Running
    • #256814 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This section loops around a large spring-fed pond with great scenery and swans in the summer. A beaver used to call this pond home, but she had no place to build a dam (no inlet or outlet stream) and in four years she had felled all the poplar trees (preferred food source and building materials) and had literally eaten herself out of house and home. This is Crazy Beaver Loop There's a couple of climbs and technical downhills and a final ride through another set of technical trenches before exiting where a left at (17) will return you to the trailhead in about a quarter mile.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
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  • 111 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 619 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Oct 18, 2025 @ 8:51am (America/Indiana/Knox)
Oct 18, 2025
 Leaf covered in spots, other than that great conditions
Sep 20, 2025 @ 1:54pm (America/Detroit)
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Sep 10, 2023 @ 11:06am
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Avg: 4.19 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)

        ▼ Where is Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) located?
        Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) is located in Fort Custer Recreation Area, Augusta, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Fort Custer Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.32079, -85.33029.
        ▼ How hard is Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) has 44 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 811 ft to 846 ft.
        ▼ How long is Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crazy Beaver (Red Loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) are:
        • September (51 activities)
        • July (50 activities)
        • April (38 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Crazy Beaver (Red Loop). The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Crazy Beaver (Red Loop)?
        Crazy Beaver (Red Loop) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,992 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,376 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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