more stats
3.8 miles
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-291 ft
Descent
00:25:03
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
921 ft
Altitude min
996 ft
Altitude max
964 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:25:03
Avg time

West loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40582 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155670 in Trail Running
    • #134684 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #440 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,976 in Trail Running
    • #2,006 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Part of the Holly Recreation Area, the trail system consists of three main loops, North, West, and East.

The Holdridge Trail system's flagship feature is the east loop, a 15.5 mile advanced trail, Gruber's Grinder. It is very technical, much like Highland Recreation Area's mountain bike trails, and should be ridden by newcomers with caution.

The west and north loops are more accessible yet still quite fun, and the tech loop contains skinnies, drops, and rock and log piles for those who enjoy riding technical features. (MMBA.org)

source: mmba.org
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Skinnies

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 404 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (8 votes)
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      Directions to west-loop-41806 trailhead (42.831120, -83.586090)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Holly, Like You've Never Seen Before •...
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      3:50 | 714 | Oct 15, 2018 , Holly
      Exploring Holly-Holdrige West Loop
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      15:33 | 573 | May 4, 2022 , Holly
      Is That a Skinny or Just a Random Log? • The...
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      14:05 | 663 | Jul 29, 2019 , Holly
      She Rides Holly's Last Standing Skinny
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      2:14 | 400 | Oct 23, 2018 , Holly

      Routes with this trail

      19 miles • 1,234 ft • 21 • Loop •
      Combines all loops of holly into one combined ride. Starting easy, then tech loop, then advanced big loop.
      6 miles • 314 ft • 5 •
      Holly Easy Route, about 6 miles.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 63%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Davidgoelz
      Mostly a green level trail. You can only classify it blue due to the ups and downs but even those are fairly tame. Overall a typical Midwest trail with lots of roots, well maintained, fun though.
      pfchurchill
      Should be rated green. Loads of green alfae covered ponds for optimal misquito breeding.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West loop located?
      West loop is located in Holly-Holdridge Mountain Bike Trail, Holly, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Holly-Holdridge Mountain Bike Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83112, -83.58609.
      ▼ How hard is West loop?
      West loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West loop?
      West loop has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 291 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 921 ft to 996 ft.
      ▼ Is West loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, West loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West loop?
      West loop is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access West loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride West loop. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is West loop?
      West loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,577 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,736 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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