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4.8 miles
Distance
525 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:16:23
Avg time
376 ft
Altitude change
837 ft
Altitude min
1,225 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
1,227 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
25%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5,217 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:16:23
Avg time

Western Grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowmobile
  • Riding Area
    Marquette NTN South Trails
    Marquette, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Noquemanon Trail Network

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AI Generated Description

Western Grade is a 5 mile less popular sandy trail located near Marquette Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 203 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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Western Grade Trail Reports

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Sep 10, 2026 @ 9:13am (America/Menominee)
Sep 10, 2026
Aug 20, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Detroit)
Aug 20, 2026
 Unrideable in sections due to sand pits. Walked about 6 times over 5 miles, very slow going until reached carp eh diem trail crossing
Aug 18, 2026 @ 5:03pm (America/Detroit)
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/Detroit)
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 8, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/Menominee)
Aug 8, 2026
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      Directions to western-grade trailhead (46.511200, -87.414360)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Grade located?
      Western Grade is located in Marquette NTN South Trails, Marquette, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marquette NTN South Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.5112, -87.41436.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Grade?
      Western Grade has 525 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 837 ft to 1,225 ft.
      ▼ Is Western Grade a point to point trail?
      Western Grade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Western Grade?
      Western Grade is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Grade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Grade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Western Grade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Grade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Western Grade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Western Grade. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Grade?
      Western Grade is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,356 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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