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1.4 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:08:56
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
954 ft
Altitude min
983 ft
Altitude max
978 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
1,079 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
4,915 ft
Distance flat
00:08:56
Avg time

The Dangler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Vasa Single Track (VST)
    Traverse City, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #227120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114133 in Trail Running
    • #437099 in Hiking
    • #38220 in Snowshoeing
    • #34620 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,997 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,389 in Trail Running
    • #5,932 in Hiking
    • #1,734 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,465 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
    • Both Directions for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

- Wooded single track trail with some tight trees
- Rides good in both directions

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Dangler located?
      The Dangler is located in Vasa Single Track (VST), Traverse City, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Vasa Single Track (VST) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.71508, -85.4127.
      ▼ How hard is The Dangler?
      The Dangler is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Dangler?
      The Dangler has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 954 ft to 983 ft.
      ▼ Is The Dangler a point to point trail?
      The Dangler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Dangler?
      The Dangler is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Dangler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Dangler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Dangler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Dangler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Dangler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride The Dangler. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Dangler?
      The Dangler is a very popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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