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3.0 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-159 ft
Descent
00:19:42
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
889 ft
Altitude max
834 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
3,698 ft
Distance climb
3,734 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:19:42
Avg time

School Forest Loop 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boyne Forest Trails
    Boyne City, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77790 in Trail Running
    • #212132 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2015

The Boyne School Forest Trail is a mountain bike trail built in cooperation between the Boyne City Schools and Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association. The Beginner Loop and Intermediate completed with a Technical loop is started. The trail is a great place to get some miles under you no matter the experience.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 787 rides
  • Last: Jul 9, 2026
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Jun 13, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/Detroit)
Jun 13, 2026
 reporter Tree hanging down
Feb 6, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Detroit)
Feb 6, 2026
 reporter Trail last groomed - 2-6-2026. Conditions are still a little soft. Keep tire pressures low (2-5 psi).
Jan 28, 2026 @ 11:01pm (America/Detroit)
Jan 28, 2026
 reporter TRail last groomed - 1-28-26. Conditions are soft. Keep pressures low (2-5 psi).
Jan 20, 2026 @ 9:22pm (America/Detroit)
Jan 20, 2026
 reporter Fresh groom and fresh snow. The groomers are making multiple grooming passes and the snow is still coming down. Expect groomed soft conditions. ...
Jan 10, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/Detroit)
Jan 10, 2026
 reporter Trail is frozen hard. Snow expected today (1/10). Grooming to follow.
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        Directions to school-forest-loop-1 trailhead (45.261210, -85.015140)

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        My tour of the Boyne School Forest Mtb trails,...
        6:24 | 406 | Feb 22, 2022 , Boyne City
        Boyne School Forest Trails (BSFT) - Loop 1 CCW
        22:12 | 402 | Nov 9, 2021 , Boyne City

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        Frequently Asked Questions About School Forest Loop 1

        ▼ Where is School Forest Loop 1 located?
        School Forest Loop 1 is located in Boyne Forest Trails, Boyne City, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Boyne Forest Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.26121, -85.01514.
        ▼ How hard is School Forest Loop 1?
        School Forest Loop 1 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for School Forest Loop 1?
        School Forest Loop 1 has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 821 ft to 889 ft.
        ▼ Is School Forest Loop 1 a point to point trail?
        School Forest Loop 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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