more stats
2,769 ft
Distance
-183 ft
Descent
00:02:20
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
884 ft
Altitude max
884 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,736 ft
Distance down
00:02:20
Avg time

Don't Think Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #378 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4296 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #23 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University

The biggest line at the Michigan Tech Trails, Don't Think is a step up in jump size and commitment level from Just Mite.

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BermsDropsJumps

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 382 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.41 (7 votes)
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      Directions to don-t-think trailhead (47.104910, -88.548090)

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      7 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      srichmon srichmon
      4-5 well built jumps, a couple are gaps but so well done. Smooth, fast, and fun. All features are optional.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Don't Think located?
      Don't Think is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10491, -88.54809.
      ▼ How hard is Don't Think?
      Don't Think is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Don't Think?
      The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 884 ft.
      ▼ Is Don't Think a point to point trail?
      Yes, Don't Think is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Don't Think?
      Don't Think is 2,769 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Don't Think?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Don't Think. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Don't Think? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Don't Think are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Don't Think?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Don't Think. The trail is 2,769 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Don't Think?
      Don't Think is a very popular trail. There have been 1,846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,659 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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