more stats
1,919 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
665 ft
Altitude min
673 ft
Altitude max
665 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
0.427%
Grade
-6.747%
Grade max
13.367%
Grade min
662 ft
Distance climb
557 ft
Distance down
700 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

East Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Morton-Taylor Trails
    Canton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #319491 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134240 in Trail Running
    • #92621 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,948 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,666 in Trail Running
    • #1,320 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail begins just across Morton-Taylor road near the entrance of the parking lot just beyond the gate. It follows along the ridgeline with scenic views of the river. After passing through the ITC power line area it continues behind the industrial park ending at Lilley road. In the middle of the first half is an optional technical section called Jessie's Run. If you ride all the sections it adds up to 1.5 miles.

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RidgelineViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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East Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2020 @ 7:42pm
Jul 15, 2020
 Fairly overgrown but passable except for a tree down after the ITC sign
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is East Loop located?
      East Loop is located in Morton-Taylor Trails, Canton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Morton-Taylor Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.27943, -83.45662.
      ▼ How hard is East Loop?
      East Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.427%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Loop?
      East Loop has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 665 ft to 673 ft.
      ▼ Is East Loop a point to point trail?
      East Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is East Loop?
      East Loop is 1,919 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on East Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access East Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride East Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride East Loop. The trail is 1,919 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is East Loop?
      East Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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