more stats
1,722 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
659 ft
Altitude min
665 ft
Altitude max
663 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-2.1%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
233 ft
Distance climb
167 ft
Distance down
1,325 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Optional Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway
    Midland, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #189398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296664 in Trail Running
    • #321919 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MDNR

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Optional Connector is a 1,722 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Midland Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 5 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 29, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

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      Au Sable Loop
      26 miles • 497 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Big loop combining most of the Au Sable advanced trails. Counter clockwise direction.
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      Au Sable Loop Alt
      27 miles • 461 ft • 14 •
      Clockwise loop of Au Sable trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Optional Connector located?
      Optional Connector is located in Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway, Midland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.71948, -84.43469.
      ▼ How hard is Optional Connector?
      Optional Connector 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 Optional Connector?
      Optional Connector has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 659 ft to 665 ft.
      ▼ Is Optional Connector a point to point trail?
      Optional Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Optional Connector?
      Optional Connector is 1,722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Optional Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Optional Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Optional Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Optional Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Optional Connector?
      The estimated time to ride Optional Connector is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Optional Connector?
      Optional Connector is a moderately popular trail. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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