more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
919 ft
Altitude min
946 ft
Altitude max
929 ft
Altitude start
932 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
1,614 ft
Distance climb
1,483 ft
Distance down
3,399 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time

Time Trial Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35066 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17894 in E-Biking
    • #80288 in Trail Running
    • #89592 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #381 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #113 in E-Biking
    • #886 in Trail Running
    • #1,277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Realativly flat trail featuring a handful of student built wooden features to test your balance and agility

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 333 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to time-trial trailhead (47.107220, -88.552380)
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      Nov 6, 2014 @ 12:41pm
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      Sep 18, 2005 @ 6:44pm
      Sep 18, 2005

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      MTU trail 'Time Trial' ride-by Aug-22-2020
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      0:52 | 472 | Oct 5, 2020 , Houghton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Time Trial located?
      Time Trial is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10722, -88.55238.
      ▼ How hard is Time Trial?
      Time Trial is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Time Trial?
      Time Trial has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 919 ft to 946 ft.
      ▼ Is Time Trial a point to point trail?
      Time Trial is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Time Trial?
      Time Trial is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Time Trial?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Time Trial. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Time Trial? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Time Trial are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Time Trial?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Time Trial. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Time Trial?
      Time Trial is a very popular trail. There have been 1,934 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,126 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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