more stats
2,520 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
838 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
864 ft
Altitude start
846 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
440 ft
Distance climb
873 ft
Distance down
1,207 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Maki Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maasto Hiihto - Churning Rapids
    Hancock, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #135785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150302 in E-Biking
    • #339149 in Trail Running
    • #348272 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,312 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #837 in E-Biking
    • #4,524 in Trail Running
    • #5,099 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Private

A short but sweet XC style loop. Some rocks here and there, but nothing super technical.

Makes a good addition to the Villi Maki trail

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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on Sep 1, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maki Loop located?
      Maki Loop 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 47.17017, -88.61271.
      ▼ How hard is Maki Loop?
      Maki Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maki Loop?
      Maki Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 838 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Maki Loop a point to point trail?
      Maki Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maki Loop?
      Maki Loop is 2,520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maki Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Maki Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Maki Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maki Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maki Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Maki Loop. The trail is 2,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maki Loop?
      Maki Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 93 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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