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2,910 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:04:49
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
625 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
625 ft
Altitude start
633 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
2,211 ft
Distance flat
00:04:49
Avg time

Three Fires Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hines Park
    Westland, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #150535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #216523 in Trail Running
    • #247078 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Wayne County

Three Fires is a short easy trail following the rouge river along Hines Drive. This is a additional little connector Oak Grove and Trail 47 segments of the Hines Drive mountain bike trail network.

* Please note there is an invasice removal program taking place, so the MCMBA will plan some traildays to restore the twisty natue of the trail and clear off wood debris. Also note the trail is in the flood zone, at times it is completely underwater with no access.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 69 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026 @ 4:04pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 7, 2026
 tricky to follow as previously mentioned, one low-hanging tree that needs to be ducked under.
Jun 29, 2026 @ 7:23am (America/Detroit)
Jun 29, 2026
 The trail is bars to follow currently. The parks and rec dept are doing an invasive removal (contractor), so it has left lots of wood debris and...
May 17, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/Detroit)
May 17, 2026
Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/Detroit)
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Mar 24, 2026 @ 6:28pm (America/Detroit)
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        Directions to three-fires trailhead (42.347080, -83.371700)

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        3-Fires Mtb trail, Hines Park - Westland Michigan
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Three Fires

        ▼ Where is Three Fires located?
        Three Fires is located in Hines Park, Westland, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Hines Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.34708, -83.3717.
        ▼ How hard is Three Fires?
        Three Fires is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Fires?
        Three Fires has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 625 ft to 635 ft.
        ▼ Is Three Fires a point to point trail?
        Three Fires is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Three Fires?
        Three Fires is 2,910 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Fires?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Fires. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Three Fires?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Three Fires are:
        • April (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Three Fires? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Fires are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Fires?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Three Fires. The trail is 2,910 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Three Fires?
        Three Fires is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 844 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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