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1.5 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:09:46
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
923 ft
Altitude min
958 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:09:46
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Holly-Holdridge Mountain Bike Trail
    Holly, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132100 in Trail Running
    • #138971 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #352 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,640 in Trail Running
    • #2,077 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Part of the Holly Recreation Area, the trail system consists of three main loops, North, West, and East.

The Holdridge Trail system's flagship feature is the east loop, a 15.5 mile advanced trail, Gruber's Grinder. It is very technical, much like Highland Recreation Area's mountain bike trails, and should be ridden by newcomers with caution.

The west and north loops are more accessible yet still quite fun, and the tech loop contains skinnies, drops, and rock and log piles for those who enjoy riding technical features. (MMBA.org)

source: mmba.org
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Detroit)
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 Great conditions on all loops at Holly. 06/30/2024
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.22 (8 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      39
      Holly Full Loop
      19 miles • 1,234 ft • 21 • Loop •
      Combines all loops of holly into one combined ride. Starting easy, then tech loop, then advanced big loop.
      22
      Holly Easy Route
      6 miles • 314 ft • 5 •
      Holly Easy Route, about 6 miles.
      4.5 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      MsAmericana
      This trail is pretty easy for kids and beginners and not very long. Not a lot of roots or rocks that you can’t handle, and really little climbing. The big climb at the exit is great (when you know it’s coming, LOL).

      Why isn’t the Turtle Loop on this app’s listing of trails? Short and sweet .7 add in you should take.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop located?
      North Loop is located in Holly-Holdridge Mountain Bike Trail, Holly, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Holly-Holdridge Mountain Bike Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83404, -83.58496.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 923 ft to 958 ft.
      ▼ Is North Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, North Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Loop?
      North Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Loop?
      North Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,041 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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