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1.6 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:10:25
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
769 ft
Altitude max
755 ft
Altitude start
751 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
2,008 ft
Distance climb
2,454 ft
Distance down
3,753 ft
Distance flat
00:10:25
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Orange Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Heritage Park
    Adrian, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68583 in Trail Running
    • #288648 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The trail offers a little of everything that you will find on trails in Michigan: tight twisty singletrack through heavily wooded areas, open double-track, sweet flowing singletrack with switchbacks, some interesting technical areas (log piles, bridges, rock garden, downhill with drop-offs) and a VERY fast downhill we call Big Bertha. Of course you could always ride it backwards and call it a BIG KICK BUTT climb The trail is considered moderately technical. There are not many big climbs, but there are three short steep ones with switchbacks in a row. Also there are some off camber climbs as well as on the descents.

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 105 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jul 14, 2024
 I didn’t ride the whole loop, rode from the lower parking lot up to the yellow loop. A few feet of slop at the start but everything elevated was...
May 21, 2024 @ 3:53am
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Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Loop

        ▼ Where is Orange Loop located?
        Orange Loop is located in Heritage Park, Adrian, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Heritage Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.93021, -84.00004.
        ▼ How hard is Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 769 ft.
        ▼ Is Orange Loop a point to point trail?
        Orange Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Orange Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orange Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Orange Loop are:
        • September (15 activities)
        • May (9 activities)
        • April (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Orange Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Orange 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 Orange Loop?
        Orange Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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