more stats
5,046 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:09:13
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
930 ft
Altitude min
955 ft
Altitude max
946 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,230 ft
Distance climb
1,601 ft
Distance down
2,142 ft
Distance flat
00:09:13
Avg time

Expert Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lakeshore Park
    Novi, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32846 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62567 in E-Biking
    • #297540 in Trail Running
    • #289935 in Hiking
    • #3292 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #356 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #364 in E-Biking
    • #3,982 in Trail Running
    • #4,211 in Hiking
    • #74 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny

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AI Generated Description

Expert Loop is a highly rated 5,046 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Novi Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 56 ft blue climb. It features log ride, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock gardensSkinnies

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 172 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 817 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.5 (8 votes)
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      Directions to expert-loop trailhead (42.505140, -83.493130)
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      Photos

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      Jul 13, 2020

      Videos

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      Fails, Frustration, and FANTASTIC Skinnys!...
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      16:30 | 618 | Jul 13, 2021 , Novi

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Expert Loop located?
      Expert Loop is located in Lakeshore Park, Novi, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Lakeshore Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50514, -83.49313.
      ▼ How hard is Expert Loop?
      Expert Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expert Loop?
      Expert Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 930 ft to 955 ft.
      ▼ How long is Expert Loop?
      Expert Loop is 5,046 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expert Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Expert Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Expert Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Expert Loop are:
      • July (90 activities)
      • September (70 activities)
      • October (58 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Expert Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expert Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Expert Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Expert Loop. The trail is 5,046 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Expert Loop?
      Expert Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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