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3,019 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
839 ft
Altitude min
1,032 ft
Altitude max
1,027 ft
Altitude start
839 ft
Altitude end
-6.207%
Grade
-68.789%
Grade max
33.983%
Grade min
1,096 ft
Distance climb
1,719 ft
Distance down
204 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
Avg time

Lower Douglas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • AKA
    Phase 3
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4604 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #236038 in Trail Running
    • #245435 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Lower Douglas is a 3,019 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kalamazoo Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 7, 2022 @ 9:14pm
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Jul 15, 2022 @ 5:16pm
Jul 15, 2022
 Caution! Glass and porcelain scattered all over the berms on the south end of the trail near Douglas Avenue and the access road (clearly...
Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:52am
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Jun 25, 2022 @ 3:28pm
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on Aug 7, 2022
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Maple Hill (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)
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      Maple Hill (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 403 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday full loop on the Maple Hill Trail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Douglas located?
      Lower Douglas is located in Maple Hill Trail, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.34, -85.59737.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Douglas?
      Lower Douglas is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.207%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Douglas?
      Lower Douglas has 123 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 311 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 839 ft to 1,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Douglas a point to point trail?
      Lower Douglas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Douglas?
      Lower Douglas is 3,019 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Douglas?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Douglas. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Douglas? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Douglas are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Douglas?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Douglas. The trail is 3,019 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Douglas?
      Lower Douglas is a very popular trail. There have been 4,069 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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