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1,532 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
676 ft
Altitude max
675 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
594 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Sleeping Bear Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117894 in Trail Running
    • #264832 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Sleeping Bear Loop begins with a gentle down hill before crossing the ski trail and beginning a new benched grade descent along the Peepsock Creek valley. It then climbs the ridge again, crosses to a side valley and plays along it out and back before returning to the start of the loop, all under a canopy of large poplar, balsam fir, and some pine.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Sleeping Bear Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/Detroit)
3 days
 Tree down at the beginning of the loop going CCW
May 28, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Detroit)
May 28, 2026
Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:55pm (America/Detroit)
Apr 26, 2026
 two trees down
Oct 16, 2025 @ 11:18am (America/Detroit)
Oct 16, 2025
 clear.
Sep 20, 2025 @ 12:23pm (America/Detroit)
Sep 20, 2025
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on Sep 21, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sleeping Bear Loop located?
      Sleeping Bear Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10393, -88.52812.
      ▼ How hard is Sleeping Bear Loop?
      Sleeping Bear Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sleeping Bear Loop?
      Sleeping Bear Loop has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 676 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sleeping Bear Loop?
      Sleeping Bear Loop is 1,532 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sleeping Bear Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sleeping Bear Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sleeping Bear Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sleeping Bear Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sleeping Bear Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sleeping Bear Loop. The trail is 1,532 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sleeping Bear Loop?
      Sleeping Bear Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 475 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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