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3.0 miles
Distance
607 ft
Climb
-658 ft
Descent
00:38:17
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
838 ft
Altitude min
950 ft
Altitude max
920 ft
Altitude start
868 ft
Altitude end
-0.325%
Grade
-36.337%
Grade max
38.16%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,151 ft
Distance flat
00:38:17
Avg time
Gladwin Loop (West) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGladwin County Recreation Area
Gladwin, Michigan -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerGladwin County
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Gladwin Loop (West) is a 3 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gladwin Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to gladwin-loop-west trailhead
(44.010440, -84.550600)
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Nearby Trails
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Where is Gladwin Loop (West) located?
Gladwin Loop (West) is located in Gladwin County Recreation Area, Gladwin, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Gladwin County Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.01044, -84.5506.
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How hard is Gladwin Loop (West)?
Gladwin Loop (West) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.325%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gladwin Loop (West)?
Gladwin Loop (West) has 607 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 658 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 838 ft to 950 ft.
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Is Gladwin Loop (West) a point to point trail?
Gladwin Loop (West) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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