more stats
5,085 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-248 ft
Descent
00:24:53
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
864 ft
Altitude min
1,082 ft
Altitude max
950 ft
Altitude start
889 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-43.2%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
2,182 ft
Distance climb
2,221 ft
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:24:53
Avg time

Powell Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Powell Township Recreation Area
    Big Bay, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #68845 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128758 in E-Biking
    • #354927 in Trail Running
    • #142433 in Hiking
    • #19776 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #740 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #701 in E-Biking
    • #4,774 in Trail Running
    • #2,141 in Hiking
    • #923 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Powell Township

Powell Peak Trail offers a little bit of everything. A wide climbing trail with assorted rock features brings you up to a panoramic summit. At the summit optional roll downs offer some fun challenges. Enjoy a varied descent back to the Sweet Pine Loop with rocky gardens and a mossy wall ride. (When you hit the two track at the upper parking, take a left back to the single track.)

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Rock gardensRock slabsSummitViewsWallride
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      mxhay
      Super fun techy descent! Another must ride trail when you're in the Marquette area. The rest of the trails at the Powell Township Recreation Area are the typical machine built flow trails. Go ride these trails!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Powell Peak located?
      Powell Peak is located in Powell Township Recreation Area, Big Bay, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Powell Township Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.78226, -87.72717.
      ▼ How hard is Powell Peak?
      Powell Peak is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Powell Peak?
      Powell Peak has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 248 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 864 ft to 1,082 ft.
      ▼ Is Powell Peak a point to point trail?
      Yes, Powell Peak is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Powell Peak?
      Powell Peak is 5,085 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powell Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Powell Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Powell Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powell Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Powell Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Powell Peak. The trail is 5,085 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Powell Peak?
      Powell Peak is a moderately popular trail. There have been 237 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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