7 m away
Michigan Tech: Beginner Loop
A perfect loop for the new mountain biker.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 62 m
- Descent
- 62 m
Michigan Tech: Quick Jump Run
Catch some air on this fast jump run at Michigan Tech.
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 61 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 219 m
- High Point
- 280 m
- Gradient
- 4˚
The Michigan Tech Trail System in Houghton is renowned as one of the original mountain biking hot spots in the UP of Michigan. These long-standing trails offer an incredible variety of mountain bike adventures, including flowy cross country trails; brutally rocky, narrow singletack; built-up wooden features; professionally-built flow trails; jump lines; and more.
Description
If you want to get a quick fix of air time, bang out a couple of laps on this quick jump run.
This short loop consists of the Sure Wood and Don't Think trails, which are the best modern flow trails in the trail system. Don't Think in particular features a series of large back-to-back berms and a few respectable jumps.
Nailing each tranny perfectly will require a bit of practice, so don't shy away from shredding back-to-back laps on this fantastic little loop!
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Drops
- Jumps
Similar routes nearby
2.7 km away
Michigan Tech: Big Loop
Make the most of the expansive Michigan Tech trail system with this big loop.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 307 m
- Descent
- 307 m
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