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2.9 miles
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:15:25
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
639 ft
Altitude min
649 ft
Altitude max
643 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
712 ft
Distance climb
571 ft
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:15:25
Avg time

Gnu Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Midland City Forest
    Midland, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99395 in Trail Running
    • #297039 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #403 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,166 in Trail Running
    • #4,343 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Gnu Loop is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Midland Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Direction is counter-clockwise according to trail head map.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 51 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Gnu Loop Trail Reports

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May 20, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Detroit)
May 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2024 @ 3:46pm
Apr 20, 2024
 A little wet in low areas. Get out and ride your bike!
Aug 23, 2023 @ 11:39am
Aug 23, 2023
 As of 8/24/23, a few downed trees across the trail in places. All were small and I was able to ride my bike up and over them, and they are likely...
May 20, 2023 @ 5:16am
May 20, 2023
 Packed in nicely after the light rain yesterday.
May 6, 2022 @ 4:17pm
May 6, 2022
 Some wet spots in low areas, but most of the trail is fine
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Status:
on May 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnu Loop located?
      Gnu Loop is located in Midland City Forest, Midland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Midland City Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.66982, -84.25038.
      ▼ How hard is Gnu Loop?
      Gnu Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnu Loop?
      Gnu Loop has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 639 ft to 649 ft.
      ▼ How long is Gnu Loop?
      Gnu Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnu Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnu Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gnu Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnu Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnu Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Gnu Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnu Loop?
      Gnu Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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