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Ride Summary:
Abundant scenery, varied terrain and more than 11 miles of trails await bikers at Fumee Lake.
Trail Description:
Fumee Lake is surrounded by hills and the natural area is visually well-protected, creating the experience of wilderness. The entire natural area is 1,808 acres in size, including it's two lakes.
716 acres of property to the north and west of the lake have recently been acquired. As a result the trail system has been expanded and now consists of four loops ranging in length from 1.6 to 7.2 miles.
The trails encircling Big and Little Fumee Lakes are relatively flat and suitable for beginning bikers. The South Ridge Trail is more difficult. It involves a gradual climb of 227 feet above Fumee Lake's elevation 1,078 feet.
For bikers needing a challenge, the Fumee Mountain Trail is the most difficult and potentially the most satisfying. After a difficult climb to an elevation of 1,520 feet, bikers are rewarded with a view of Fumee Lake to the south and the Pine Creek Bluff Chain to the north. As a bonus, bikers are further rewarded with a 1.25 mile downhill run that terminates near the west parking lot.
How to get there:
Starting from Kingston or Iron Mountain, head East on Hwy 2. At Upper Pine Creek Road make a left. The entry to the recreation area will be on your left. From Norway, head West on Hwy 2 and at Upper Pine Creek Road you will be making a right.
Additional Notes:
For more information, email the site: fumee@exploringthenorth.com
| Posted by: Chris on 12/9/2007 |
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I have spent the past four summers in Iron Mt., and this is the place to ride. What the doubletrack loop around the lake lacks in technicality and elevation it more than compensates for in pristine beauty. Try riding it at night and you're bound to see nocturnal critters who will eat you if you biff it. The ticks are atrocious in the early summer, then the mosquitoes, then the flies, and finally the slippery oak leaves. This just filters out the wusses and declutters the singletrack.
The elevation gain on the north ridge is more like 500 feet. It is much steeper to ride it east to west, but the downhill is also more fun.
The singletrack is wonderous. There are two major sections; one that crosses the middle of the North Ridge, and one that drops down from the top of the South Ridge. North is easier, but it's still rocky. South is a nightmare when it's wet. Both are challenging at night or with increased speed.
If you're stuck here for a while, check
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| Posted by: karaboo on 8/4/2007 |
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I love this trail. I rode the mountain trail as my first mountain biking experience and it was super hard. i love it now because i can navigate it. single track trail is awesome, this trail is very technical.
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| Posted by: bikeamtn on 9/12/2004 |
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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
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| Posted by: NIK on 8/14/2003 |
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The single track here has been improved and taken care of really well over the years. A great single track on the south hill can be found starting at the very top, it is all downhill from there. The other single track is on the north hill and it winds up the hill a ways with a few long switchbacks on the east side and then makes its way to the west side of the hill. The only unfortunate part is that you miss the 1.25 mile descent from the very top of the hill if you ride the single track. By the way, it's Kingsford...not Kingston.
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