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Highland

Nearby Town: Milford, Michigan
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 100%
Distance: 16.00 miles (25.74 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: 300 Feet (91 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Advanced Skills
User Density: not specified.



Ride Summary:
Tight, technical, roots, rocks to the extreme! For the advanced rider.

Trail Description:
There are 4 loops creatively named A, B, C and D. Most riders do them in alphabetical order. These trails will challenge your skills like no other in the area. Constant technical riding and challenges with little time to rest. The trails maintain a constant level of challenge which is at least moderate and often advanced. Expect narrow singletrack through rooted shoots and extra tight off-camber corners. The loops become more difficult as you progress. One of the cool things about Highland is that the builders put their personality into the work. Look for the wood carvings distributed through out the ride.

How to get there:
Northeast of Milford on Livingston Road and South of M59 via Duck Lake Road.

Additional Notes:
Bring a compass and first aid kit just in case.


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Posted by: marty on 10/24/2011
Some of the best trails in the U.S. are located in Georgia, I find Highland rivals those trails.


Posted by: dj on 7/16/2008
Did the A and B loop a couple of days ago. This was an awesome trail and I cant wait to do the C/D trail section. The rocks/roots were a nice twist.


Posted by: Scott on 3/15/2008
I Went today and it was insanly snowey/ice it was reall hard to do the climbs but when dry this trail rocks.


Posted by: joe p on 12/14/2007
great technical trail. not for beginners. d loop is awesome.


Posted by: Oberland Oli on 7/8/2007
Technically fine, but a bit boring from the landscape


Posted by: mbmoehl on 3/18/2006
Great trail, rode all 4 loops summer of '05, but loops c & d haven't been well maintained by the DNR - lots of fallen trees arcoss the trail requiring climbing over or around. Pass the word on this trial and maybe a little popularity would get it cleaned up!


Posted by: bikeamtn on 9/12/2004
It ‘rocks’ when you enjoy a good trail. Say, have you checked out the Trail Advocacy link just on the left listed under the Trail Guides heading? Please remember it’s only as good as the effort that’s put into making it that way and it can disappear tomorrow. Please do your part. Thanks


Posted by: thesmalls on 7/24/2004
Great trail with a lot of switchbacks and technical climbs. The four loops advance in difficulty. D is overgrown right now - just wear glasses. This trail is more technical than the Pontiac Trail 15-20 minutes East on M-59. If you are looking for a faster trail with some technical jumps and turns - Pontiac is a better choice. If you are looking for a lot of switchbacks, climbs, and some jumps - Highland is a good choice. If you are in Ohio - I highly recommend Vulture's Knob in Wooster, OH. I just rode that for the first time this week while on business over there and it was pretty tight.


Posted by: James Brehmer on 8/31/2003
Highland rocks! If you do all 4 loops you are a true mountain biker...Just remember, it ain't a party till you draw some blood!!! See you out there!




 



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