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3,038 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:04:43
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
686 ft
Altitude min
712 ft
Altitude max
686 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
883 ft
Distance climb
1,191 ft
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:04:43
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Yew Too Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Michigan Tech Trails
    Houghton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51674 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61306 in Trail Running
    • #131101 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Michigan Technological University, City of Houghton

Yew Too as a loop is flat except for one small excursion into a small dry ravine. It winds through an extensive under story of Canadian yew under mature oaks and some white pine behind the neighborhoods on Royalwood Street and Mill Road. It's great fun to ride fast or slow and provides access to the Mill Road trailhead.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 122 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yew Too Loop

        ▼ Where is Yew Too Loop located?
        Yew Too Loop is located in Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Tech Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10461, -88.52782.
        ▼ How hard is Yew Too Loop?
        Yew Too Loop is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yew Too Loop?
        Yew Too Loop has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 686 ft to 712 ft.
        ▼ How long is Yew Too Loop?
        Yew Too Loop is 3,038 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yew Too Loop?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Yew Too Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yew Too Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yew Too Loop are:
        • September (14 activities)
        • August (10 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Yew Too Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yew Too Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yew Too Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Yew Too Loop. The trail is 3,038 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Yew Too Loop?
        Yew Too Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 995 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,013 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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