more stats
3,743 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
1,029 ft
Altitude min
1,112 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
1,778 ft
Distance down
1,362 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Squatch Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bigfoot Trails
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #170446 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87762 in Trail Running
    • #102379 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,437 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #989 in Trail Running
    • #1,479 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Intermediate trail along a natural ridgeline connecting the Squatch Trail to the Bigfoot overlook and Welsh Ridge trails.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 166 rides
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Squatch Ridge Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:30pm (America/Menominee)
Sep 15, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 1:42pm (America/Detroit)
Apr 19, 2026
Sep 3, 2025 @ 2:59pm
Sep 3, 2025
 reporter Logging operations are ongoing but the trail is mostly passable. Some sections may be difficult to follow due to equipment tracks.
Aug 13, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Aug 13, 2025
 reporter Current logging operations have closed the northern end of the Squatch Ridge trail. Bypass using Little Squatch.
Jul 25, 2025 @ 12:19pm
Jul 25, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Squatch Ridge located?
      Squatch Ridge is located in Bigfoot Trails, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Bigfoot Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47768, -84.96549.
      ▼ How hard is Squatch Ridge?
      Squatch Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squatch Ridge?
      Squatch Ridge has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,029 ft to 1,112 ft.
      ▼ Is Squatch Ridge a point to point trail?
      Squatch Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Squatch Ridge?
      Squatch Ridge is 3,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squatch Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Squatch Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Squatch Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squatch Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Squatch Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Squatch Ridge. The trail is 3,743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Squatch Ridge?
      Squatch Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 596 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 658 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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