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338 ft
Distance
-15 ft
Descent
878 ft
High Point
-17 ft
Altitude change
861 ft
Altitude min
878 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-10.2%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
256 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat

Ryan's Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burchfield Park
    Lansing, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #275786 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96894 in Trail Running
    • #141632 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,545 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,124 in Trail Running
    • #2,128 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Ingham County Parks

Arcing downhill with bench cut across the grade, to a berm and a short steep face to get up before joining the straight-line downhill and open area by the 2-track. To continue the mtb loop, turn to your left at the base and take Farm Lane gravel 2-track to return to Riverbend lot.

Tags
Berms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 11, 2026 @ 7:59pm (America/Detroit)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ryan's Run located?
      Ryan's Run is located in Burchfield Park, Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Burchfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.59861, -84.59495.
      ▼ How hard is Ryan's Run?
      Ryan's Run is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ryan's Run?
      The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 861 ft to 878 ft.
      ▼ Is Ryan's Run a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ryan's Run is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ryan's Run?
      Ryan's Run is 338 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ryan's Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ryan's Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ryan's Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ryan's Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ryan's Run?
      Ryan's Run is a moderately popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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