more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
880 ft
Altitude max
880 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
3,304 ft
Distance climb
3,146 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:12:54
Avg time

Twilight Zone Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82381 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117702 in Trail Running
    • #270605 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Caught between Outer Limits Loop and Inner Peace Loop, Twilight Zone is another of Tech's three concentric smooth bermed and rollered loops on its biggest hill. Twilight Zone leaves Outer Limits and begins a moderate descent. As the descent picks up, it moves through a series of bermed turns before winding through a mostly flat zone. It then crosses the ski trail and perches high above Sandstone Creek, where it resumes its descent full force. Again lots of speed and exposure. Not many rollers, but a few bermed turns, including a big 90 degree turn at the bottom forcing the course parallel to Peepsock Creek.

Here Twilight climbs and sweeps along the hillside for some way before leaving this creek and beginning its climb back to the top along Center Creek. After rolling up a ways along Center, it crosses the ski trail, drops steeply to the right and begins the big climb through rollered and bermed terrain back to the flatter terrain at the top. It meanders through a little flat stuff at the very top, kisses Outer Limits, and then returns to its point of origin.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on May 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Twilight Zone Loop located?
      Twilight Zone Loop 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 47.10581, -88.54792.
      ▼ How hard is Twilight Zone Loop?
      Twilight Zone Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Twilight Zone Loop?
      Twilight Zone Loop has 176 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 701 ft to 880 ft.
      ▼ Is Twilight Zone Loop a point to point trail?
      Twilight Zone Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Twilight Zone Loop?
      Twilight Zone Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twilight Zone Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Twilight Zone Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Twilight Zone Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twilight Zone Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Twilight Zone Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Twilight Zone Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Twilight Zone Loop?
      Twilight Zone Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 507 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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