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2,382 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
911 ft
High Point
25 ft
Altitude change
886 ft
Altitude min
886 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
4.4%
Grade min
945 ft
Distance climb
1,437 ft
Distance flat

Popsicle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pinery Lakes Ski Trails
    L'Anse, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #162398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276217 in Trail Running
    • #268953 in Hiking
    • #10647 in Snowshoeing
    • #356 in Nordic Skiing
    • #42227 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,396 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #3,570 in Trail Running
    • #3,884 in Hiking
    • #567 in Snowshoeing
    • #86 in Nordic Skiing
    • #375 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

Easy two-way connector between the two-way section of the Core Loop and the Popsicle Loop

Disclaimer

Winter trail users: Classic skiing only. No skating. Snowshoers are welcome, but must stay to the side of the set track. Bikes, pets, and walking/hiking are not permitted on this trail during ski season

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Family friendly

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Popsicle Trail Reports

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Feb 28, 2026 @ 1:37pm (America/Detroit)
Feb 28, 2026
Groomed and tracked 2/28/2026 @ 1:30 pm
Feb 7, 2026 @ 8:32am (America/Detroit)
Feb 7, 2026
Jan 18, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Detroit)
Jan 18, 2026
Groomed and tracked this morning, 1/18/2026
Jan 9, 2026 @ 12:47pm (America/Detroit)
Jan 9, 2026
Groomed and tracked 1/9/2026 @ 11:00 AM
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Status:
on Feb 28, 2026
Snow Groomed
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to popsicle trailhead (46.778090, -88.387730)

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      Set in the scenic pine forests around the Pinery Lakes, this route links together all of the Pinery Lakes...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Popsicle located?
      Popsicle is located in Pinery Lakes Ski Trails, L'Anse, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Pinery Lakes Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.77809, -88.38773.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Popsicle?
      Popsicle has 25 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 886 ft to 911 ft.
      ▼ Is Popsicle a point to point trail?
      Popsicle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Popsicle?
      Popsicle is 2,382 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Popsicle?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Popsicle. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Popsicle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Popsicle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Popsicle?
      Popsicle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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