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5,180 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:06:20
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
1,111 ft
Altitude min
1,231 ft
Altitude max
1,231 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-12.8%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
1,086 ft
Distance climb
2,913 ft
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:06:20
Avg time

Welsh Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bigfoot Trails
    Harbor Springs, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #188110 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349206 in Trail Running
    • #99555 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,607 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #4,661 in Trail Running
    • #1,428 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Welsh Ridge is a 5,180 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Harbor Springs Michigan. Highlights include a ridgeline. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 558 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Welsh Ridge located?
      Welsh Ridge is located in Bigfoot Trails, Harbor Springs, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Bigfoot Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.48589, -84.96283.
      ▼ How hard is Welsh Ridge?
      Welsh Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Welsh Ridge?
      Welsh Ridge has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,111 ft to 1,231 ft.
      ▼ Is Welsh Ridge a point to point trail?
      Welsh Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Welsh Ridge?
      Welsh Ridge is 5,180 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Welsh Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Welsh Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Welsh Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Welsh Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Welsh Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Welsh Ridge. The trail is 5,180 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Welsh Ridge?
      Welsh Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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