more stats
810 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
00:02:27
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
947 ft
Altitude max
936 ft
Altitude start
948 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
2.4%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance flat
00:02:27
Avg time

Dragon Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #115406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31444 in E-Biking
    • #133027 in Trail Running
    • #146884 in Hiking
    • #19783 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,166 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #206 in E-Biking
    • #1,656 in Trail Running
    • #2,205 in Hiking
    • #924 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Dragon is a student built trail with numerous wooden features, including Dragon Bridge which is 8 inches wide, 100 feet long, and 2 feet off the ground spanning a woodland swamp. Other skinnies are only 3 inches wide with step ups over logs, or spanning abandoned test pits from copper mining days.

The tread is rooty and rocky with tight corners and little clearance to trees. There are two gap jumps with alternate lines in the meadow near the end of the loop.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Dragon Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Detroit)
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Sep 24, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Detroit)
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Jul 13, 2023 @ 7:20am
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Jul 1, 2019 @ 2:11pm
Jul 1, 2019
 Skinnies are starting to get a bit rough
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on Sep 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Nov 6, 2014 @ 12:41pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dragon Loop located?
      Dragon Loop 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 47.10395, -88.55486.
      ▼ How hard is Dragon Loop?
      Dragon Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dragon Loop?
      Dragon Loop has 10 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 947 ft.
      ▼ Is Dragon Loop a point to point trail?
      Dragon Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dragon Loop?
      Dragon Loop is 810 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dragon Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dragon Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dragon Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dragon Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dragon Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dragon Loop. The trail is 810 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dragon Loop?
      Dragon Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 264 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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