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 4.3 (12)
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  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. Highland State Recreation Area
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“The first of 4 stacked loops at Highland with tight, twisty singletrack, rock gardens, and roots. ”

Randy Kessler
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3.5

Miles

5.6

KM
Singletrack

1,047' 319 m

High

987' 301 m

Low

208' 63 m

Up

211' 64 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Highland is popular with hunters during deer season. Check the Michigan DNR site for exact dates and wear orange when appropriate. A Michigan "Recreation Passport" is required to park at the trailhead.

Description

From the trailhead on Livingston Road, ride the A Loop (3.8 miles). Your time is spent navigating rocks and roots on this narrow singletrack-lovers heaven. There's plenty of off-camber trail to keep you on your toes, too. Beginners should ride this trail with other experienced riders; it is a challenging ride. With all of the switchbacks, it will be slow going with few options to cut back to the trailhead.

Contacts

Local Club: Motor City Mountain Biking Association

Land Manager: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Shared By:

Randy Kessler
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 12 votes

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in Highland State Recreation Area

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#2

in Highland State Recreat…

#146

in Michigan

#7,563

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Trailhead
Mar 29, 2021 near Milford, MI
"A" Loop
Mar 29, 2021 near Milford, MI
"A" Loop
Mar 29, 2021 near Milford, MI
Short rock garden at the entry of the A loop makes an excellent filter to indicate what lies ahead on the trail.
Jan 3, 2015 near Milford, MI
Rocky and rooty climb, one of many..this trail always keeps me focused and my heart pumping.
Jan 3, 2015 near Milford, MI
Great views when the leaves are down, but the forest is very dense in the summer months.
Jan 3, 2015 near Milford, MI

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Check-Ins

Sep 18, 2022
Nicholas Sulimirski
First ride, kinda sketchy for me but something to grow into! 3.5mi
Jun 20, 2021
Tony Tomasi
Aug 11, 2020
Troy Hewitt
May 12, 2020
Nina Waeschenfelder
Jul 28, 2019
Dustin Moulton
May 12, 2018
Aaron Kempter
3.5mi
Feb 27, 2018
Dustin Moulton
Nov 7, 2017
Dustin Moulton

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