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1.1 miles
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:09:54
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
650 ft
Altitude min
829 ft
Altitude max
652 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
3,100 ft
Distance climb
2,444 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:09:54
Avg time

Gateway Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Munising Bay Trails
    Munising, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56191 in Trail Running
    • #39496 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Municipal, Private

Gateway Loop is a 1.3 mile one-way universal accessible trail. The trail is built into a steep hillside and is capped with aggregate to maintain a smooth surface. It is not groomed but packed by snowshoers in the winter months.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 132 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 5, 2026
Sep 2, 2024 @ 11:17am
Sep 2, 2024
 Great condition
Jul 14, 2023 @ 2:46am
Jul 14, 2023
 Little wet in a few turns
Jul 6, 2023 @ 7:11pm
Jul 6, 2023
 Pretty perfect dirt, just gravely in some areas
Sep 23, 2022 @ 2:46pm
Sep 23, 2022
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on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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  • Snow Groomed
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Gateway Loop

        ▼ Where is Gateway Loop located?
        Gateway Loop is located in Munising Bay Trails, Munising, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Munising Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.42096, -86.66523.
        ▼ How hard is Gateway Loop?
        Gateway Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gateway Loop?
        Gateway Loop has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 650 ft to 829 ft.
        ▼ Is Gateway Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Gateway Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gateway Loop?
        Gateway Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gateway Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gateway Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gateway Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gateway Loop are:
        • July (24 activities)
        • August (16 activities)
        • September (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Gateway Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gateway Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gateway Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Gateway Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gateway Loop?
        Gateway Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 902 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,019 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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