Name: Murray Lake - Purple Loop
Rating: 3.8

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3.8 from 4 votes

#4

in Brighton State Recreation Area

#20751

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3.8 from 4 votes

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Apr 30, 2014 near Brighton, MI

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Jul 22, 2023

Justin Cecil

Many downed trees blocking the trail.

Jul 16, 2023

Justin Cecil

Aug 14, 2021

Jacob Montgomery

First time on a real trail. Dan was awesome and let me ride his backup stump jumper. Brutal on my weak cardio. Went over the handlebars low speed once 3.4mi — 0h 55m

Jul 10, 2021

Andy Martz

Aug 23, 2020

Jesse Gwidt

Standard SE MI ride, need some rain. 9mi — 1h 30m

Jun 27, 2020

Beth S

Right level of challenge as a first step up from beginner trails. Steep inclines over roots & small rocks. J&M

May 30, 2020

Julie Nobbe

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Murray Lake - Purple Loop

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925' 282 m

887' 270 m

125' 38 m

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