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1.1 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-420 ft
Descent
00:14:06
Avg time
-344 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
1,081 ft
Altitude max
1,081 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
35.6%
Grade min
604 ft
Distance climb
4,127 ft
Distance down
1,145 ft
Distance flat
00:14:06
Avg time
Scary Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMarquette NTN South Trails
Marquette, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
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Land OwnerNorthern Michigan University
Tight, fast, flowy, hero dirt, roots, rock jump, log ride, steep downhill rolls and uphill punches. Did they leave anything out? You will need some skills, but this is 100% rideable and fun.
Access Info
Enter the blue loop from the top of Mt. Marquette. At the switchbacks, split tree goes left (west). Scary goes right (east).
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 154 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Directions to scary trailhead
(46.513630, -87.402020)
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4 Reviews & Comments
trusstruss
Super fun challenge trail. Wish it were easier to get to and to find the trailhead!
localridesonly
Tree down just 200-400 meters uphill from the intersection with Not So Scary and the long log ride. Thanks for all you do.
steveschwass
Possibly my favorite trail in Marquette. Great mix of everything with some bonus features sprinkled in.
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Nearby Trails
- Upper No Dab 98 ft
- Southern Cross 98 ft
- Split Tree 509 ft
- Mount Marquette Connector 518 ft
- No Dab 827 ft
Marquette NTN South Trails
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