more stats
2,018 ft
Distance
00:02:11
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
852 ft
Altitude max
850 ft
Altitude start
850 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance down
1,818 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

River Twists Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burchfield Park
    Lansing, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #198468 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142027 in Trail Running
    • #94402 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,712 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,777 in Trail Running
    • #1,354 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Ingham County Parks

Twisting narrow trail that can be under water or damp when the water level is high. It can appear dry at the entry and you'll quickly encounter water if river level is up. Turn back. Most of the season it'll be dry and a great ride. Great views of the Grand River.

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River or creekViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 76 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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River Twists Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 3:34pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 27, 2026
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May 11, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Detroit)
May 11, 2026
 reporter Mud and a whole lotta debris
Dec 11, 2025 @ 11:02am (America/Detroit)
Dec 11, 2025
 reporter All trails closed to bikes until spring
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on Jun 27, 2026
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      Directions to river-twists trailhead (42.599880, -84.600200)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Twists located?
      River Twists is located in Burchfield Park, Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Burchfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59988, -84.6002.
      ▼ How hard is River Twists?
      River Twists is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ How long is River Twists?
      River Twists is 2,018 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Twists?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on River Twists. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Twists?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Twists are:
      • August (16 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access River Twists? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Twists are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Twists?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride River Twists. The trail is 2,018 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Twists?
      River Twists is a very popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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