more stats
5.5 miles
Distance
602 ft
Climb
-614 ft
Descent
00:39:37
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
742 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:39:37
Avg time

Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cannonsburg Ski Area
    Rockford, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8308 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82312 in Trail Running
    • #117266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Spring - Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Cannonsburg Ski Area

This is the main loop that utilizes all options (including the Creek and Duke portions) but it skips the East and West Triple portions

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 532 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
Status:
on May 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      153
      Pedal Progressions Podcast Big Push
      ★ 5.0 • 77 miles • 4,803 ft • 53 •
      Park at the cannon townshop building on the corner of myerslake rd and belding rd. Hits all the trails in...
      9
      Cannonsburg Ski Area
      7 miles • 736 ft • 8 • Loop •
      Thanks to the generosity of the Cannonsburg Ski Area property owners, the public is allowed to use this...
      10
      Cannonsburg CCW Yellow Direction Loop (Tue, Thu, Sat)
      8 miles • 789 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This is the Cannonsburg Ski Area mountain bike trail's counter-clockwise direction loop used on Tuesdays,...
      4.6 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      ABhardtail
      I've been told by the Cannonsburg staff that because of the sandy soil the trails are usually rideable the next day following rain. Or sometimes even later the same day.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Loop located?
      Main Loop is located in Cannonsburg Ski Area, Rockford, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Cannonsburg Ski Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.05044, -85.5001.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
      Main Loop has 602 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 614 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ Is Main Loop a point to point trail?
      Main Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is 5.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Main Loop?
      Main Loop is best visited during: Spring - Fall.
      ▼ How do I access Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Main Loop. The trail is 5.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 7,111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,477 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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