more stats
2,142 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:06:56
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
1,512 ft
Altitude min
1,593 ft
Altitude max
1,515 ft
Altitude start
1,594 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:06:56
Avg time

Pickle Jar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    RAMBA Trails
    Ishpeming, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101930 in Trail Running
    • #104688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Pickle Jar is a 2,142 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ishpeming Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 108 ft blue climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 61 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 216 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pickle Jar located?
      Pickle Jar is located in RAMBA Trails, Ishpeming, Michigan, United States. It is part of the RAMBA Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49532, -87.63005.
      ▼ How hard is Pickle Jar?
      Pickle Jar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pickle Jar?
      Pickle Jar has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,512 ft to 1,593 ft.
      ▼ Is Pickle Jar a point to point trail?
      Pickle Jar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pickle Jar?
      Pickle Jar is 2,142 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pickle Jar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pickle Jar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pickle Jar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pickle Jar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pickle Jar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pickle Jar. The trail is 2,142 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pickle Jar?
      Pickle Jar is a very popular trail. There have been 1,178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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