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2.1 miles
Distance
221 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:15:44
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
973 ft
Altitude max
937 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
18.3%
Grade min
4,350 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,152 ft
Distance flat
00:15:44
Avg time

Sweet Pine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58002 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92158 in E-Biking
    • #355491 in Trail Running
    • #146516 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #625 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #441 in E-Biking
    • #4,788 in Trail Running
    • #2,203 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Powell Township

The first loop of the new Powell Township Recreation Area 510 trail system is open

Access Info

From Co Road 550, turn West on Co. Road 510. Look for Huron Mountain View Overlook sign and turn south on to dirt road. Follow dirt road in to parking area (stay left at intersection).

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Sweet Pine Trail Reports

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May 12, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Detroit)
May 12, 2026
May 8, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Detroit)
May 8, 2026
All trees and large branches have been cleared except for one large mess that will require a chainsaw. There is a way to walk around though
Apr 27, 2026 @ 3:45pm (America/Detroit)
Apr 27, 2026
Still quite a bit of snow come back in a week
Jul 1, 2023 @ 4:48am
Jul 1, 2023
The new trail called holy Moses is almost open. You can ride a good portion of it.
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on May 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweet Pine located?
      Sweet Pine is located in Powell Township Recreation Area, Big Bay, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Powell Township Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.78202, -87.72354.
      ▼ How hard is Sweet Pine?
      Sweet Pine is rated as Blue difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweet Pine?
      Sweet Pine has 221 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 973 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sweet Pine?
      Sweet Pine is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sweet Pine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sweet Pine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sweet Pine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sweet Pine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sweet Pine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Sweet Pine. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sweet Pine?
      Sweet Pine is a very popular trail. There have been 250 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 290 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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