more stats
689 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
00:00:45
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
606 ft
Altitude min
615 ft
Altitude max
607 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
33 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:00:45
Avg time

Owls' Flight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rouge Park
    Detroit, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #201682 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93075 in Trail Running
    • #100066 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,745 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,066 in Trail Running
    • #1,438 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Detroit

For those riders who get comfortable on the Little Stars Loop, this is the next stretch of trail for them to ride. Short and fairly smooth, with some gentle turns and elevation.

Access Info

Walk from the trailhead along Tireman, toward the river. You will see signs and opening in the trees before you reach the river bridge.

Tags
Bridges
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Owls' Flight located?
      Owls' Flight is located in Rouge Park, Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Rouge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.35191, -83.25303.
      ▼ How hard is Owls' Flight?
      Owls' Flight is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Owls' Flight?
      Owls' Flight has 7 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 606 ft to 615 ft.
      ▼ Is Owls' Flight a point to point trail?
      Yes, Owls' Flight is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Owls' Flight?
      Owls' Flight is 689 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Owls' Flight?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Owls' Flight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Owls' Flight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Owls' Flight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Owls' Flight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Owls' Flight. The trail is 689 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Owls' Flight?
      Owls' Flight is a very popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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