more stats

3.4 miles

Distance

354 ft

Climb

-358 ft

Descent

00:33:12

Avg time

-3 ft

Altitude change

1,009 ft

Altitude min

1,124 ft

Altitude max

1,017 ft

Altitude start

1,014 ft

Altitude end

-0%

Grade

-14.1%

Grade max

19.2%

Grade min

1 mile

Distance climb

1 mile

Distance down

3,832 ft

Distance flat

00:33:12

Avg time

D Loop Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Highland Recreation Area
Highland, Michigan
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#6819 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #20339 in Trail Running
- #89603 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1

3.8 Miles: Very Technical Tight turns, big rocks, steep hills.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

4 rides
20 miles average

6 Months

49 rides
19 miles avg distance

All

332 rides
Last: Aug 4, 2026

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D Loop Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Aug 16, 2025 @ 9:15am Aug 16, 2025
	Jul 3, 2025 @ 6:14pm Jul 3, 2025
	Jun 13, 2025 @ 4:34pm Jun 13, 2025
	Apr 27, 2025 @ 1:01pm Apr 27, 2025	Down tree about a mile in...
	Apr 13, 2025 @ 1:05pm Apr 13, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions About D Loop

▼ Where is D Loop located?

D Loop is located in Highland Recreation Area, Highland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Highland Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.63101, -83.58304.

▼ How hard is D Loop?

D Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.

▼ What is the elevation gain for D Loop?

D Loop has 354 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 358 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,009 ft to 1,124 ft.

▼ How long is D Loop?

D Loop is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on D Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on D Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to ride D Loop?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride D Loop are:

July (34 activities)
September (26 activities)
October (23 activities)

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▼ How do I access D Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to D Loop are:

Parking (3,407 ft away)
Parking (5,012 ft away)
Parking (1.2 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride D Loop?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride D Loop. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is D Loop?

D Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,074 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,859 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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