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3,758 ft
Distance
225 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
103 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
1,000 ft
Altitude max
888 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
2.75%
Grade
-24.797%
Grade max
28.929%
Grade min
2,193 ft
Distance climb
1,243 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:05:12
Avg time

Upper Douglas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Maple Hill Trail
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • AKA
    Phase 2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4424 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Upper Douglas is a 3,758 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kalamazoo Michigan. This mountain bike only trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 55 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 377 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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Aug 25, 2025 @ 12:56pm
Aug 25, 2025
Huge tree blocking trail in a difficult place to bypass. Located just south of the rock bridge summit. Will take planning to safely cut out.
Jul 12, 2022 @ 10:52am
Jul 12, 2022
Jun 25, 2022 @ 4:21pm
Jun 25, 2022
May 20, 2022 @ 1:50am
May 20, 2022
Mar 10, 2022 @ 2:49pm
Mar 10, 2022
 reporter Freeze/thaw in effect, do not ride soft trails.
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        Directions to upper-douglas trailhead (42.336195, -85.593141)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Maple Hill (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)
        ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 392 ft • 5 •
        Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday full loop on the Maple Hill Trail
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        Maple Hill (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
        ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 403 ft • 5 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Douglas

        ▼ Where is Upper Douglas located?
        Upper Douglas is located in Maple Hill Trail, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Maple Hill Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.3362, -85.59314.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Douglas?
        Upper Douglas is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.75%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Douglas?
        Upper Douglas has 225 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 1,000 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Douglas a point to point trail?
        Upper Douglas is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Douglas?
        Upper Douglas is 3,758 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Douglas?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Douglas. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Douglas?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Douglas are:
        • September (51 activities)
        • August (51 activities)
        • July (45 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Douglas? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Douglas are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Douglas?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Douglas. The trail is 3,758 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Douglas?
        Upper Douglas is a very popular trail. There have been 4,124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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