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4.9 miles
Distance
242 ft
Climb
-237 ft
Descent
00:28:19
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
907 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:28:19
Avg time

Yellow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Island Lake Recreation Area
    Brighton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #54682 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #890 in Trail Running
    • #1585 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Yellow Loop is a 5 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brighton Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 242 ft green climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles average
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  • 145 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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        Directions to yellow-loop-5166 trailhead (42.505530, -83.713550)

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        Island Lake Mountain Bike Trails (ILRA)
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        Island Lake Green loop From JCPenny
        13 miles • 483 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Island lake Blue + Yellow = Green loop stating from parking lot

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Loop

        ▼ Where is Yellow Loop located?
        Yellow Loop is located in Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Island Lake Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50553, -83.71355.
        ▼ How hard is Yellow Loop?
        Yellow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Loop?
        Yellow Loop has 242 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 237 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 870 ft to 927 ft.
        ▼ Is Yellow Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Yellow Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Yellow Loop?
        Yellow Loop is 4.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yellow Loop are:
        • July (65 activities)
        • September (40 activities)
        • August (35 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Yellow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Yellow Loop. The trail is 4.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Yellow Loop?
        Yellow Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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