more stats
673 ft
Distance
-10 ft
Descent
00:00:40
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
959 ft
Altitude min
970 ft
Altitude max
970 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
308 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:00:40
Avg time

Red Loop Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bald Mountain Recreation Area (South)
    Lake Orion, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108038 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82240 in Trail Running
    • #121587 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,117 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #914 in Trail Running
    • #1,785 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bald Mountain Recreation Area

Connector from East Greenfield Road to the Bald Mountain South red Loop.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 53 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Aug 20, 2025 @ 5:50pm
Aug 20, 2025
Jul 18, 2020 @ 9:48am
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Jun 16, 2020 @ 3:06pm
Jun 16, 2020
Apr 19, 2020 @ 9:49am
Apr 19, 2020
 I would like to suggest that people stay out of Bald Mountain south and north until it drys up the damage to the trail in many areas is excessive.
Aug 14, 2019 @ 3:15pm
Aug 14, 2019
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on Aug 20, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Loop Access located?
      Red Loop Access is located in Bald Mountain Recreation Area (South), Lake Orion, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Bald Mountain Recreation Area (South) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.74274, -83.23519.
      ▼ How hard is Red Loop Access?
      Red Loop Access is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Loop Access?
      The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 959 ft to 970 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Loop Access a point to point trail?
      Red Loop Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Loop Access?
      Red Loop Access is 673 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Loop Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Loop Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Loop Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Loop Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Loop Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Red Loop Access. The trail is 673 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Loop Access?
      Red Loop Access is a very popular trail. There have been 1,200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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