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1.8 miles
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
01:11:26
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
911 ft
Altitude min
968 ft
Altitude max
968 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
2,615 ft
Distance climb
4,633 ft
Distance down
2,238 ft
Distance flat
01:11:26
Avg time

Ditch Pickle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vasa Single Track (VST)
    Traverse City, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71907 in Trail Running
    • #111440 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Ditch Pickle is a highly rated 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Traverse City Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 71 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour11 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 119 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 381 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Jun 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ditch-pickle trailhead (44.714690, -85.441790)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      12
      Lota Vasa
      44 miles • 1,749 ft • 38 • Loop •
      A mix of multi use trail, Up to date singe track and even some unmarked goodness.
      4.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 50%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ditch Pickle located?
      Ditch Pickle is located in Vasa Single Track (VST), Traverse City, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Vasa Single Track (VST) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71469, -85.44179.
      ▼ How hard is Ditch Pickle?
      Ditch Pickle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ditch Pickle?
      Ditch Pickle has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 911 ft to 968 ft.
      ▼ Is Ditch Pickle a point to point trail?
      Ditch Pickle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ditch Pickle?
      Ditch Pickle is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ditch Pickle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ditch Pickle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ditch Pickle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ditch Pickle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ditch Pickle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Ditch Pickle. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ditch Pickle?
      Ditch Pickle is a very popular trail. There have been 3,024 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,073 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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