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3.2 miles
Distance
499 ft
Climb
-502 ft
Descent
00:26:40
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
858 ft
Altitude min
1,031 ft
Altitude max
866 ft
Altitude start
860 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-32.1%
Grade max
23.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,963 ft
Distance flat
00:26:40
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Van Michael Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blankets Creek
    Woodstock, Georgia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1926 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1059 in E-Biking
    • #14806 in Trail Running
    • #80653 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority

3.4 Miles (Advanced) Van Michael Trail brings the amplitude. This machine-cut trail is relatively smooth but sweeps up and down several peaks on the west side of the park. Switchback and berm turns abound and a good speed can be maintained on VMT by the fit rider. Technical features are limited primarily to some rocky sections near the infamous “Kevorkian Pass.” There is also a really nice log ride carved out of a single fallen tree. If you’re from the “you have to go up to get down” school, this is your trail.

source: SORBA Woodstock Interactive Map
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to van-michael trailhead (34.161300, -84.545010)

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        youtuber Riding Van Michael Loop :||: Blankets Creek Part 1
        12:59 | 771 | Oct 1, 2018 , Woodstock
        My Girlfriend’s Perspective on Shredding...
        0:00 | 24 | Jan 21, 2026 , Woodstock
        POV - Van Michael - Blankets Creek -...
        24:19 | 309 | Dec 26, 2020 , Woodstock
        youtuber Riding Up Hurl Hill At Blankets Creek Georgia
        3:51 | 800 | Oct 1, 2018 , Woodstock

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Blankets Creek 6 Hour Race
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        2020 Blankets Creek Dirty 15/30 Lap
        ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,469 ft • 20 • Race •
        The Mountain Bike Race loop will be approximately 14.5 miles and include most of the trails at Blankets...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Van Michael

        ▼ Where is Van Michael located?
        Van Michael is located in Blankets Creek, Woodstock, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Blankets Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.1613, -84.54501.
        ▼ How hard is Van Michael?
        Van Michael is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Van Michael?
        Van Michael has 499 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 502 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 858 ft to 1,031 ft.
        ▼ Is Van Michael a point to point trail?
        Van Michael is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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