more stats
3,786 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:09:52
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,577 ft
Altitude min
1,634 ft
Altitude max
1,631 ft
Altitude start
1,634 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
1,247 ft
Distance down
1,257 ft
Distance flat
00:09:52
Avg time

Mirkwood Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mirkwood
    Iron River, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #191591 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #218193 in E-Biking
    • #393133 in Trail Running
    • #97081 in Hiking
    • #26982 in Snowshoeing
    • #29359 in Nordic Skiing
    • #42907 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,636 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,090 in E-Biking
    • #5,284 in Trail Running
    • #1,393 in Hiking
    • #1,241 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,257 in Nordic Skiing
    • #560 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Mirkwood

Single track trail through a pine forest.

source: Iron County Trail Club
Access Info

Located South of the West Iron Schools across the access road from the Stambough Airport. Look for the "Mirkwood" sign.

Tags
AlpineFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mirkwood Loop located?
      Mirkwood Loop is located in Mirkwood, Iron River, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Mirkwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.07947, -88.63476.
      ▼ How hard is Mirkwood Loop?
      Mirkwood Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mirkwood Loop?
      Mirkwood Loop has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,577 ft to 1,634 ft.
      ▼ Is Mirkwood Loop a point to point trail?
      Mirkwood Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mirkwood Loop?
      Mirkwood Loop is 3,786 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mirkwood Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mirkwood Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mirkwood Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mirkwood Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mirkwood Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Mirkwood Loop. The trail is 3,786 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mirkwood Loop?
      Mirkwood Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 41 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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