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1,929 ft
Distance
00:02:10
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
932 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
1,736 ft
Distance flat
00:02:10
Avg time

Foundation Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Lakeshore Park
    Novi, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #119587 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35473 in Trail Running
    • #107222 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Foundation Loop is a 1,929 ft popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Novi Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 126 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 627 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation Loop

        ▼ Where is Foundation Loop located?
        Foundation 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 42.50371, -83.49638.
        ▼ How hard is Foundation Loop?
        Foundation Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ How long is Foundation Loop?
        Foundation Loop is 588.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foundation Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Foundation Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Foundation Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Foundation Loop are:
        • July (64 activities)
        • August (14 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Foundation Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foundation Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Foundation Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Foundation Loop. The trail is 588.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Foundation Loop?
        Foundation Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,555 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,879 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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