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5,046 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:08:48
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
00:08:48
Avg time
Expert Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLakeshore Park
Novi, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 25 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailLog Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
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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 8 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 7 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 31 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 663 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Directions to expert-loop trailhead
(42.505140, -83.493130)
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Routes with this trail
★ 1.0 • 27 miles • 571 ft • 36 • Loop •
Riding Hickory Glen to Tree Farm on CX bike and back. Some roads involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Expert Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Expert Loop?
Expert Loop is 5,046 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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