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2.0 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:13:18
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
734 ft
Altitude min
757 ft
Altitude max
757 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
2,247 ft
Distance down
5,108 ft
Distance flat
00:13:18
Avg time

NCT - Section3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Emmet County
    Michigan
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #320399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #406072 in Trail Running
    • #75730 in Hiking
    • #24531 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,955 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #5,394 in Trail Running
    • #1,083 in Hiking
    • #1,158 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

North Country Trail Section 3, Stutzmanville Rd to Larks Lake Rd. Very flat section with quite a few roots. Low-lying area can be very swampy and wet especially in spring. Several sections of wooden bridges over wet section. Well marked with NCT Blue Blazes. Managed by the NCT-Harbor Springs Chapter: https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/michigan/hrb/

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Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 26, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Detroit)
May 26, 2026
Wet and soggy. Give it a few weeks. Skeeters!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NCT - Section3 located?
      NCT - Section3 is located in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Emmet County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.52811, -84.94503.
      ▼ How hard is NCT - Section3?
      NCT - Section3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NCT - Section3?
      NCT - Section3 has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 734 ft to 757 ft.
      ▼ Is NCT - Section3 a point to point trail?
      NCT - Section3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NCT - Section3?
      NCT - Section3 is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NCT - Section3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NCT - Section3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access NCT - Section3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NCT - Section3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NCT - Section3?
      The estimated time to ride NCT - Section3 is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is NCT - Section3?
      NCT - Section3 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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