more stats
1,972 ft
Distance
-200 ft
Descent
00:02:02
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
974 ft
Altitude min
1,175 ft
Altitude max
1,175 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
1,972 ft
Distance down
00:02:02
Avg time

Dirt Sample Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Highlands at Harbor Springs
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #35292 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #384 in Mountain Biking · Michigan
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - October
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Lighting
    No

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AI Generated Description

Dirt Sample is a 1,972 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Harbor Springs Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump, gap jump, rock garden and skinny. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumpsRock gardensSkinnies

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Directions to dirt-sample trailhead (45.468330, -84.946390)
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      Photos

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      May 29, 2024 @ 6:44am
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      Aug 4, 2019 @ 9:17am
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      May 27, 2019 @ 9:03pm
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      May 27, 2019 @ 9:02pm
      May 27, 2019
      Wooden features 2Jumps 1

      Videos

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      youtuber Dirt Sample Redemption Ride • Boyne...
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      5:01 | 887 | Apr 13, 2020 , Harbor Springs
      Boyne Highlands - Dirt Sample
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      0:57 | 811 | Sep 29, 2020 , Harbor Springs
      Redemption & Failure // Boyne Highlands...
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      10:40 | 399 | Jan 27, 2020 , Harbor Springs
      youtuber An Epic Day at Boyne Highlands Bike Park •...
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      25:07 | 528 | Dec 3, 2019 , Harbor Springs

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 45.46833, -84.94639.
      ▼ How hard is Dirt Sample?
      Dirt Sample is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dirt Sample?
      The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 974 ft to 1,175 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dirt Sample?
      Dirt Sample is 1,972 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dirt Sample?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dirt Sample. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dirt Sample?
      Dirt Sample is best visited during: May - October.
      ▼ How do I access Dirt Sample? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dirt Sample are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dirt Sample?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dirt Sample. The trail is 1,972 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dirt Sample?
      Dirt Sample is a very popular trail. There have been 2,390 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,706 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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