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1.6 miles
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:19:39
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
942 ft
Altitude min
975 ft
Altitude max
973 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
-0.37%
Grade
-25.62%
Grade max
15.506%
Grade min
3,364 ft
Distance climb
2,720 ft
Distance down
2,172 ft
Distance flat
00:19:39
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ella Sharp
    Jackson, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355808 in Trail Running
    • #324961 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #899 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #4,795 in Trail Running
    • #4,753 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is a tight single track with 2 small bridge crossings. It has been described as "A bunch of fun." The trail starts with a short, steep hill climb. Enjoy The trailhead is located near the end of the West River trail. After exiting the West River trail, an orange dot is on the ground across the street. This marks the North loop trailhead.

source: Cascades Cycling Club
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Bridges

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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North Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2024 @ 9:37am
Aug 18, 2024
 Overgrown
Jun 8, 2024 @ 1:19pm
Jun 8, 2024
 Many unmapped trails. Could not follow the mapped trail. Trails are clearly being used though.
Sep 1, 2022 @ 12:42pm
Sep 1, 2022
 Garbage
Apr 3, 2021 @ 1:02pm
Apr 3, 2021
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on Aug 18, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop located?
      North Loop is located in Ella Sharp, Jackson, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Ella Sharp trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.22053, -84.41238.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.37%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 942 ft to 975 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 1.6 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 20 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 1.6 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 244 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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