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3,701 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
956 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
981 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
1,204 ft
Distance climb
797 ft
Distance down
1,699 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Longyear Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN North Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137595 in E-Biking
    • #109427 in Trail Running
    • #325457 in Hiking
    • #18426 in Snowshoeing
    • #39993 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #19590 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #851 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #794 in E-Biking
    • #1,328 in Trail Running
    • #4,758 in Hiking
    • #874 in Snowshoeing
    • #537 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #171 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

New for Winter 2023, this loop is designed with snowshoers and fat bikers in mind Enjoy a wide-groomed path as you get into a new-to-you sport, starting right at the trailhead. Head into the lodge for rentals and to warm up. Check our website, noquetrails.org, for details on lodge hours.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Sep 7, 2026 @ 9:30am (America/Menominee)
Sep 7, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Longyear Loop located?
      Longyear Loop is located in Marquette NTN North Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN North Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58286, -87.47966.
      ▼ How hard is Longyear Loop?
      Longyear Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longyear Loop?
      Longyear Loop has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 956 ft to 984 ft.
      ▼ Is Longyear Loop a point to point trail?
      Longyear Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Longyear Loop?
      Longyear Loop is 3,701 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longyear Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Longyear Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Longyear Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Longyear Loop are:
      • August (14 activities)
      • June (13 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Longyear Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longyear Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Longyear Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Longyear Loop. The trail is 3,701 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Longyear Loop?
      Longyear Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 213 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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