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1,670 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
807 ft
Altitude min
815 ft
Altitude max
807 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-2.4%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

Why Knot? Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wahlfield Park
    Comstock Park, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Kent County Parks

Tight and twisty section along the old fence line and then across the field to Wild Onions. Cool old trees and rocks add variety. A challenge to ride fast, so Why Knot give it a try.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 27, 2025 @ 5:15pm
Mar 27, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Why Knot? located?
      Why Knot? is located in Wahlfield Park, Comstock Park, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Wahlfield Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.09451, -85.695.
      ▼ How hard is Why Knot??
      Why Knot? is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Why Knot??
      Why Knot? has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 807 ft to 815 ft.
      ▼ Is Why Knot? a point to point trail?
      Yes, Why Knot? is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Why Knot??
      Why Knot? is 1,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Why Knot??
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Why Knot?. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Why Knot??
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Why Knot? are:
      • October (10 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • August (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Why Knot?? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Why Knot? are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Why Knot??
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Why Knot?. The trail is 1,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Why Knot??
      Why Knot? is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,222 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,533 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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