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2,736 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-280 ft
Descent
00:06:05
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
855 ft
Altitude min
1,135 ft
Altitude max
1,130 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
2,539 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:06:05
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Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN South Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36130 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100940 in Trail Running
    • #104178 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

Don't let the name fool you, flow is different for every one. Enjoy some rocky gnar on this old school trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Directions to flow-40049 trailhead (46.513790, -87.422280)

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        Chunkiest FLOW trail there is!
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        3:00 | 334 | Aug 11, 2023 , Marquette
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        19:55 | 200 | Jul 22, 2021 , Marquette
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        3:14 | 365 | Jun 29, 2021 , Marquette
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        BKXC: Mountain Biking Marquette, Michigan
        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,899 ft • 19 • Loop •
        Route from video of BKXC's YouTube channel. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGLXvrXDa8A

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flow

        ▼ Where is Flow located?
        Flow is located in Marquette NTN South Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN South Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.51379, -87.42228.
        ▼ How hard is Flow?
        Flow is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow?
        Flow has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 280 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 855 ft to 1,136 ft.
        ▼ Is Flow a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flow?
        Flow is 2,746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • June (35 activities)
        • August (27 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Flow. The trail is 2,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flow?
        Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 2,391 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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