more stats
473 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
00:00:27
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
969 ft
Altitude min
1,000 ft
Altitude max
969 ft
Altitude start
998 ft
Altitude end
6.246%
Grade
-3.341%
Grade max
11.623%
Grade min
366 ft
Distance climb
31 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:00:27
Avg time

NW Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #155396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121173 in Trail Running
    • #288511 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

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AI Generated Description

NW Access is a 473 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Houghton Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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NW Access Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NW Access located?
      NW Access is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.11145, -88.5655.
      ▼ How hard is NW Access?
      NW Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.246%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NW Access?
      NW Access has 31 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 969 ft to 1,000 ft.
      ▼ Is NW Access a point to point trail?
      NW Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NW Access?
      NW Access is 473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NW Access?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on NW Access. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NW Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NW Access are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access NW Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NW Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NW Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride NW Access. The trail is 473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NW Access?
      NW Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 182 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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