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3,986 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
635 ft
Altitude min
720 ft
Altitude max
720 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
2,487 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time
Gonzo Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMichigan Tech Trails
Houghton, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Primary for E-Biking
- Downhill Primary for Trail Running
- Downhill Primary for Hiking
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMichigan Technological University, City of Houghton
Gonzo Trail leaves Hillside Trail at its high point and almost immediately begins dropping, carving sweeping turns through the woods before emptying into a long, flowing, fast field section before dropping again to the Pilgrim River.
From the low point on the Pilgrim it grinds part way back to the top, then drops fast again to a scenic bluff overlooking the river where it turns sharply left and climbs gently back up to intersection with Hillside at the outlet of Edwards Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 153 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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