more stats
3,753 ft
Distance
-493 ft
Descent
00:14:18
Avg time
-495 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
1,283 ft
Altitude max
1,283 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-36.2%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
3,717 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:14:18
Avg time

The Trooper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Highlands at Harbor Springs
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #128631 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,273 in Mountain Biking · Michigan
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No

Not for beginners or the faint of heart. Offers several large jumps and very tight, technical terrain that is often off camber.

source: Boyne Mountain Highlands
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DropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Trooper located?
      The Trooper is located in The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the The Highlands at Harbor Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.47157, -84.94733.
      ▼ How hard is The Trooper?
      The Trooper is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 13.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Trooper?
      The trail has 493 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 1,283 ft.
      ▼ Is The Trooper a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Trooper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Trooper?
      The Trooper is 3,753 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Trooper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Trooper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Trooper?
      The Trooper is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access The Trooper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Trooper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Trooper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride The Trooper. The trail is 3,753 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Trooper?
      The Trooper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 315 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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