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3,802 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:07:04
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
651 ft
Altitude min
774 ft
Altitude max
698 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
1,591 ft
Distance climb
1,352 ft
Distance down
794 ft
Distance flat
00:07:04
Avg time

Penstock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN North Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 75 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85792 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132266 in E-Biking
    • #98386 in Trail Running
    • #122615 in Hiking
    • #2800 in Snowshoeing
    • #34096 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #912 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #734 in E-Biking
    • #1,149 in Trail Running
    • #1,802 in Hiking
    • #127 in Snowshoeing
    • #419 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Penstock is a 3,802 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Marquette Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Penstock located?
      Penstock is located in Marquette NTN North Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN North Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.56702, -87.44614.
      ▼ How hard is Penstock?
      Penstock is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Penstock?
      Penstock has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 651 ft to 774 ft.
      ▼ Is Penstock a point to point trail?
      Penstock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Penstock?
      Penstock is 3,802 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Penstock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Penstock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Penstock?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Penstock are:
      • September (108 activities)
      • July (43 activities)
      • June (42 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Penstock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Penstock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Penstock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Penstock. The trail is 3,802 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Penstock?
      Penstock is a very popular trail. There have been 3,252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,297 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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