more stats
2,999 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
751 ft
Altitude min
845 ft
Altitude max
845 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance climb
1,673 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Iron Ring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
    Hancock, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #23511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32761 in E-Biking
    • #120020 in Trail Running
    • #403166 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #278 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #213 in E-Biking
    • #1,465 in Trail Running
    • #5,592 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Municipal, Private

Intermediate XC style trail high atop the Swedetown Creek Gorge, named for an iron ring that used to wrap around an old tree along the trail. Some rocks or roots here and there, and a few ups and downs, but nothing super technical

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Essentially a continuation of Skyway. Some ups, some downs, just enough stuff to keep things interesting

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Ring located?
      Iron Ring is located in Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids, Hancock, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.14303, -88.61149.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Ring?
      Iron Ring is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Ring?
      Iron Ring has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 751 ft to 845 ft.
      ▼ Is Iron Ring a point to point trail?
      Iron Ring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Iron Ring?
      Iron Ring is 2,999 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Ring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Iron Ring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Iron Ring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Ring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Ring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Iron Ring. The trail is 2,999 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Iron Ring?
      Iron Ring is a moderately popular trail. There have been 203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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