more stats
4,019 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:06:23
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
622 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
787 ft
Distance climb
709 ft
Distance down
2,352 ft
Distance flat
00:06:23
Avg time

Outer Loop (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ludington School Forest
    Ludington, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #365254 in Trail Running
    • #354288 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #741 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #4,953 in Trail Running
    • #5,197 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Outer Loop (North) is a 4,019 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ludington Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Outer Loop (North) Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2021 @ 6:01am
Jul 16, 2021
Oct 24, 2020 @ 6:33am
Oct 24, 2020
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Mar 17, 2020 @ 12:38pm
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Status:
on Jul 16, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Loop (North) located?
      Outer Loop (North) is located in Ludington School Forest, Ludington, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Ludington School Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.97075, -86.42873.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Loop (North)?
      Outer Loop (North) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop (North)?
      Outer Loop (North) has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 622 ft to 640 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Loop (North) a point to point trail?
      Outer Loop (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Loop (North)?
      Outer Loop (North) is 4,019 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Loop (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Loop (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Outer Loop (North). The trail is 4,019 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Loop (North)?
      Outer Loop (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 767 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 882 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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