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2,533 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:04:41
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
640 ft
Altitude min
648 ft
Altitude max
648 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
2,021 ft
Distance flat
00:04:41
Avg time

The Oxbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN North Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130156 in E-Biking
    • #76442 in Trail Running
    • #88290 in Hiking
    • #2534 in Snowshoeing
    • #2398 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,079 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #710 in E-Biking
    • #838 in Trail Running
    • #1,266 in Hiking
    • #112 in Snowshoeing
    • #46 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

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The Oxbow is a 2,533 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Marquette Michigan. This multi-use trail. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 74 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 487 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Oxbow located?
      The Oxbow is located in Marquette NTN North Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN North Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.568, -87.43657.
      ▼ How hard is The Oxbow?
      The Oxbow is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Oxbow?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 640 ft to 648 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Oxbow?
      The Oxbow is 2,533 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Oxbow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Oxbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Oxbow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Oxbow are:
      • July (45 activities)
      • August (37 activities)
      • June (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Oxbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Oxbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Oxbow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Oxbow. The trail is 2,533 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Oxbow?
      The Oxbow is a very popular trail. There have been 3,400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,728 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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