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1,971 ft
Distance
-215 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-215 ft
Altitude change
960 ft
Altitude min
1,174 ft
Altitude max
1,174 ft
Altitude start
960 ft
Altitude end
-10.885%
Grade
-16.254%
Grade max
-5.537%
Grade min
1,962 ft
Distance down
9 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time

Dirt Sample Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Highlands at Harbor Springs
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8283 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #220998 in Trail Running
    • #258892 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Dirt Sample is a 1,971 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Harbor Springs Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles average
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  • 26 rides
  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to dirt-sample trailhead (45.468336, -84.946373)

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        May 27, 2019 @ 9:03pm
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        May 27, 2019

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        youtuber Dirt Sample Redemption Ride • Boyne...
        5:01 | 706 | Apr 13, 2020 , Harbor Springs
        Boyne Highlands - Dirt Sample
        0:57 | 638 | Sep 29, 2020 , Harbor Springs
        Redemption & Failure // Boyne Highlands...
        10:40 | 381 | Jan 27, 2020 , Harbor Springs
        youtuber An Epic Day at Boyne Highlands Bike Park •...
        25:07 | 374 | Dec 3, 2019 , Harbor Springs

        Routes with this trail

        5.0 15 miles 1,465 ft 8 Loop
        Big Loop taking in a majority of the single track that is available in the immediate area.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dirt Sample

        Where is Dirt Sample located?
        Dirt Sample is located in The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the The Highlands at Harbor Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.46834, -84.94637.
        How hard is Dirt Sample?
        Dirt Sample is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.885%.
        What is the elevation gain for Dirt Sample?
        The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 960 ft to 1,174 ft.
        Is Dirt Sample a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dirt Sample is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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