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West Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. …Holly
  5. Holly State Recreation Area
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“The West Loop is an intermediate ride with rolling hills, through wetlands and hardwoods. ”

Jeremy Verbeke
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3.8

Miles

6.1

KM
Singletrack

994' 303 m

High

930' 284 m

Low

184' 56 m

Up

187' 57 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

A Recreation Passport is required.

Hunting is permitted, please dress appropriately during hunting seasons

Description

Ridden clockwise you enter by the "West Loop" sign at the southwest corner of the parking lot.

If you include the 0.75 mile Tech Loop and the 1-mile Lakeshore Loop, the West Loop is a total of 5.75 miles of great southeast Michigan singletrack. Rolling hills with flowy downhills make a fun ride. There are some minor erosion problem areas but all are completely rideable. Many roots and rocks to keep you interested.

You can shorten this ride by bypassing the Tech and Lakeshore loops by 1.75 miles.

Contacts

Local Club: Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA)

Land Manager: MI DNR - Holly Recreation Area

Shared By:

Jeremy Verbeke
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#80

in Michigan

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Sep 5, 2022 near Holly, MI
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Sep 5, 2022 near Holly, MI

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Jul 4, 2024
Natasha Beste
Trail is in great condition. 5mi
Apr 7, 2024
Natasha Beste
Such a great start to the season! Felt great! 3.8mi
Sep 18, 2023
Natasha Beste
Great! Muddy in some spots today but perfect weather. 3.8mi
Aug 19, 2023
Natasha Beste
So fun and beautiful. Felt very confident. 3.8mi
Sep 24, 2021
Rachael Jasinowski
3.8mi
Jun 2, 2021
Scott Danish
4.7mi — 1h 00m
Sep 21, 2020
Joel Stevenson
Apr 20, 2020
Nina Waeschenfelder
Some steep short hills in the beginning with a lot of big roots. Not my fav... — 16h 30m

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Stewarded by Clinton River Area Mountain Bike Association (CRAMBA)
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