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1,600 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
919 ft
Altitude min
931 ft
Altitude max
931 ft
Altitude start
929 ft
Altitude end
-0.123%
Grade
-11.538%
Grade max
12.284%
Grade min
313 ft
Distance climb
437 ft
Distance down
746 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Trenches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hickory Glen Park
    Commerce Township, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106576 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157110 in Trail Running
    • #336678 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,107 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,985 in Trail Running
    • #4,916 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Charter Township of Commerce

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Trenches is a 1,600 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Commerce Township Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Trenches Trail Reports

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May 14, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/Detroit)
May 14, 2026
Aug 24, 2025 @ 6:36pm
Aug 24, 2025
the whole trail is good to ride, cleared of brush and enjoy. Not sure why the segments only show up on this, and not the whole trail.
Jul 7, 2025 @ 5:28pm
Jul 7, 2025
Jun 29, 2025 @ 11:40am
Jun 29, 2025
Very overgrown
Mar 14, 2025 @ 5:19pm
Mar 14, 2025
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on May 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to trenches trailhead (42.565280, -83.484290)

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      Routes with this trail

      6 miles • 212 ft • 25 • Loop •
      This trail is approximately 6 miles of relatively tight, twisty singletrack that will test your bike...
      ★ 1.0 • 27 miles • 571 ft • 36 • Loop •
      Riding Hickory Glen to Tree Farm on CX bike and back. Some roads involved.
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trenches located?
      Trenches is located in Hickory Glen Park, Commerce Township, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Hickory Glen Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.56528, -83.48429.
      ▼ How hard is Trenches?
      Trenches is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.123%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trenches?
      Trenches has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 919 ft to 931 ft.
      ▼ Is Trenches a point to point trail?
      Trenches is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Trenches?
      Trenches is 1,600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trenches?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Trenches. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Trenches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trenches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trenches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Trenches. The trail is 1,600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trenches?
      Trenches is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,676 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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