About mountain biking in Houghton County

Houghton County, Michigan has 160 named trails tagged for mountain biking, covering 243 miles, an average of 1.5 miles each. The longest is Bill Nicholls Trail, at 29.9 miles. 7 run 5 miles or longer.

What the mountain biking trails in Houghton County are like

By length, 108 are under a mile, 45 run 1 to 5 miles, and 7 are 5 miles or longer. 29 are loops, ending where they start; the longest is Houghton-Chassell Rail Trail, at 12.4 miles.

Of the 145 with a difficulty rating, 33 easy and 112 moderate. Of the 160 with measured elevation, Bill Nicholls Trail climbs the most, about 2,433 ft, and 2 gain 1,000 ft or more.

All 160 mountain biking trails, longest first

Bill Nicholls TrailMTB29.9 mi MTU Summer TrailsMTB23.6 mi Jack Stevens TrailMTB15.7 mi Lake Linden TrailMTB15.1 mi Houghton-Chassell Rail TrailMTB12.4 mi Houghton Waterfront TrailMTB7.6 mi SunsetHikeMTB5.1 mi Lakeview LoopHikeMTB4.0 mi Calumet Lake TrailHikeMTB3.7 mi Chassell Fitness TrailHikeMTB3.7 mi Singletrack (Jct 3 to 6)HikeMTB3.2 mi Greenstone LoopHikeMTB2.6 mi Pilgrim River Community Forest TrailHikeMTB2.6 mi CreeksideHikeMTB2.5 mi LookoutHikeMTB2.5 mi St. Urho's LoopHikeMTB2.4 mi Twisted TreeHikeMTB2.3 mi Bunker TrailHikeMTB2.1 mi Upper CreeksideHikeMTB2.1 mi SkywayHikeMTB2.1 mi BlissHikeMTB2.1 mi ThoroughfareHikeMTB2.0 mi Spring CreekHikeMTB1.9 mi Hairy Toad LoopMTB1.9 mi South Side Trail / ApplesauceHikeMTB1.9 mi Troll LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Elf LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Outer Limits LoopHikeMTB1.9 mi Two Hoots LoopHikeMTB1.8 mi Pine LoopHikeMTB1.7 mi MeadowHikeMTB1.6 mi McGunn Creek LoopHikeMTB1.6 mi QuincyHikeMTB1.6 mi Bull Toad TrailHikeMTB1.5 mi Inner Peace LoopMTB1.5 mi Jimmy DeanHikeMTB1.4 mi Peepsock TrailHikeMTB1.4 mi Twilight Zone LoopHikeMTB1.4 mi Traverse TrailHikeMTB1.3 mi Hillside TrailHikeMTB1.3 mi Great OaksHikeMTB1.2 mi VistaHikeMTB1.2 mi Time TrialMTB1.2 mi Walk About TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Edward's TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Big DieselHikeMTB1.1 mi High PointHikeMTB1.1 mi Burly TrailHikeMTB1.1 mi OutbackHikeMTB1.1 mi Gnome LoopHikeMTB1.1 mi Porcupine LoopHikeMTB1.1 mi Lotsa Rocksa LoopMTB1.0 mi Ruby MarshHikeMTB1.0 mi Uf Dah LoopHikeMTB1.0 mi Valley TrailHikeMTB1.0 mi Ten Times TrailHikeMTB1.0 mi Farmer's Well LoopHikeMTB1.0 mi Brooks GorgeHikeMTB1.0 mi Tomasi LoopHikeMTB0.9 mi Applesauce TrailHikeMTB0.9 mi Villi MakiHikeMTB0.8 mi Sure Wood TrailHikeMTB0.8 mi Hobbit LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Lower Pow PowHikeMTB0.8 mi Field of DreamsHikeMTB0.8 mi Iron RingHikeMTB0.8 mi Ent LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Sisu HillHikeMTB0.8 mi Inner Core LoopHikeMTB0.8 mi Gonzo TrailHikeMTB0.8 mi Grill HouseHikeMTB0.8 mi Creekside ConnectorHikeMTB0.8 mi Fawn Chase LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Finni CreekHikeMTB0.7 mi Ring LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Dragon LoopMTB0.7 mi Two Track (Jct 2 to 6)HikeMTB0.7 mi 7-11 LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi High Point Pass (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.7 mi ST-17HikeMTB0.7 mi High Point PassHikeMTB0.7 mi Surfs UpMTB0.7 mi Sandy Bottom BypassHikeMTB0.7 mi Twist ItHikeMTB0.7 mi Woodland LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Long BridgeHikeMTB0.7 mi Maki LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Lotus LoopHikeMTB0.7 mi Two Track (Jct 2 to 3)HikeMTB0.6 mi Upper Pow PowHikeMTB0.6 mi Yew Too LoopHikeMTB0.6 mi Bridges DescentHikeMTB0.6 mi SidewinderHikeMTB0.6 mi Grassy LaneHikeMTB0.6 mi Don't ThinkMTB0.5 mi Old Soo Line Railroad GradeHikeMTB0.5 mi Sucky UpHikeMTB0.5 mi Basswood RidgeHikeMTB0.5 mi Lake AnnieHikeMTB0.5 mi Just MiteMTB0.5 mi Cable Connector TrailHikeMTB0.4 mi Jim & Doug'sHikeMTB0.4 mi Navy StreetHikeMTB0.4 mi Aunt FloHikeMTB0.4 mi South BasswoodHikeMTB0.4 mi Basswood BottomsHikeMTB0.4 mi Singletrack BonusHikeMTB0.4 mi Basswood HighlandsHikeMTB0.4 mi Tecumseh's TrailHikeMTB0.4 mi Early Rider Skills LoopMTB0.4 mi Bobsled LoopMTB0.4 mi Lake Annie (Snow Pow)HikeMTB0.4 mi Pine Loop ConnectorHikeMTB0.4 mi Progressive Drop LineMTB0.4 mi Oaks CrosscutHikeMTB0.4 mi Bridges ClimbHikeMTB0.3 mi Flow LineMTB0.3 mi Cut Across (Jct 4 to 5)HikeMTB0.3 mi Uncle SchmunkHikeMTB0.3 mi Swedetown RidgeHikeMTB0.3 mi Gravity LineMTB0.3 mi Overlook Hub AccessHikeMTB0.3 mi Brooks Gorge BypassHikeMTB0.3 mi Sasquatch ConnectorHikeMTB0.3 mi North BasswoodHikeMTB0.3 mi MakiHikeMTB0.3 mi Sleeping Bear LoopMTB0.3 mi Leiblein LaneHikeMTB0.3 mi Tech LineMTB0.3 mi Apple Crisp TrailHikeMTB0.3 mi Beaver BypassHikeMTB0.3 mi TrilliumHikeMTB0.2 mi Great Oaks (Gnarly)HikeMTB0.2 mi TombstoneHikeMTB0.2 mi Spring Creek (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.2 mi Mr. Toad's Wild RideHikeMTB0.2 mi Woodsy LaneHikeMTB0.2 mi Two Track (Jct 1 to 2)HikeMTB0.2 mi Thoroughfare (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.2 mi Bruce's CrossingHikeMTB0.2 mi Dirt JumpsMTB0.2 mi Dam HillHikeMTB0.2 mi Small JumpsHikeMTB0.2 mi Vista (Singletrack)HikeMTB0.2 mi Two Bridge BypassHikeMTB0.2 mi Small DropsHikeMTB0.2 mi Great Oaks (Not Gnarly)HikeMTB0.1 mi River TrailHikeMTB0.1 mi Meadow (Summer Route)HikeMTB0.1 mi Meadow-Creekside ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Pump House LoopHikeMTB0.1 mi Mini Gravity Hub ClimbMTB0.1 mi Campground ConnectorHikeMTB0.1 mi Trillium (Old)HikeMTB0.1 mi Skinny ZoneMTB0.1 mi Advanced Jump LineMTB0.1 mi Intermediate Jump LineMTB0.1 mi Beginner Skills LoopHikeMTB0.1 mi Snow PowHikeMTB0.1 mi Sorta Sucky UpHikeMTB0.1 mi

← All Houghton County trails

Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed ODbL. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Compiled and published by Trailmonger · trail data last rebuilt October 4, 2026.