more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:21:28
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
634 ft
Altitude min
660 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
2,067 ft
Distance climb
1,916 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:21:28
Avg time

South Park Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway
    Midland, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #264622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #381701 in Trail Running
    • #376374 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,428 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #5,189 in Trail Running
    • #5,426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MDNR

This trail is not well maintained so you may encounter many difficult sections.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is South Park Loop located?
      South Park Loop is located in Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway, Midland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Au Sable State Forest - Sanford Pathway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70245, -84.42025.
      ▼ How hard is South Park Loop?
      South Park Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for South Park Loop?
      South Park Loop has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 634 ft to 660 ft.
      ▼ Is South Park Loop a point to point trail?
      South Park Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is South Park Loop?
      South Park Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on South Park Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on South Park Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access South Park Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to South Park Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride South Park Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride South Park Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is South Park Loop?
      South Park Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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