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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gladwin County Recreation Area
    Gladwin, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #153716 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112944 in Trail Running
    • #342786 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,376 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,377 in Trail Running
    • #5,021 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Gladwin County

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AI Generated Description

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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 3, 2025
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Gladwin Loop (West) Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jul 3, 2025
May 17, 2023 @ 2:42pm
May 17, 2023
 Whole lot of downed trees.
Oct 29, 2022 @ 6:14am
Oct 29, 2022
 Lots of trees down and leaves, it’s hard to see the trail.
May 6, 2022 @ 4:07pm
May 6, 2022
Jul 3, 2021 @ 9:00am
Jul 3, 2021
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on Jul 3, 2025
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jessicaschiavo
      Very rooty with tight trees/turns. Bridges and other features not maintained well.
      Kthurston349 Kthurston349
      Fun trail but lots of roots slows you down a lot
      RazzBanter
      Rode Gladwin West last weekend with my daughter. The trail was VERY rooty and had lots of branches and logs across it. Some sections were so heavy with roots that we had to walk them. Felt very pounded afterwards. Will not ride again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Gladwin Loop (West)?
      Gladwin Loop (West) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.325%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Gladwin Loop (West)?
      Gladwin Loop (West) is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gladwin Loop (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gladwin Loop (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gladwin Loop (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gladwin Loop (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gladwin Loop (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride Gladwin Loop (West). The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gladwin Loop (West)?
      Gladwin Loop (West) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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