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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAu Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway
Midland, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerMDNR
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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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 1 rides
- Last: Mar 29, 2026
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Directions to optional-connector trailhead
(43.719480, -84.434690)
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Routes with this trail
26 miles • 497 ft • 13 • Loop •
Big loop combining most of the Au Sable advanced trails. Counter clockwise direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Optional Connector
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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