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Yellow Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.2 (27)
  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. …Brighton
  5. Island Lake Recreation Area
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“A slightly more technical intermediate trail than the blue trail with great scenery. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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5.8

Miles

9.3

KM
Singletrack

926' 282 m

High

870' 265 m

Low

275' 84 m

Up

277' 85 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The Yellow Trail, approximately 6 miles in length, is a more technical and hilly intermediate trail with scenic stretches along the Huron River and great vistas. The end of the Blue Trail shares a small section of two track with Yellow, and so it's easy to link both Blue and Yellow into a 14+ mile loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Motor City Mountain Biking Association

Aug 8, 2025: It’s Been an Honor to Serve Our Trails!

Aug 8, 2025: MCMBA Fall Fundraiser – 11/16

Aug 8, 2025: Global Fat Bike Day – 12/6

Land Manager: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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Michael Ahnemann
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 27 votes

#2

in Island Lake Recreation Area

#797

Overall
  4.2 from 27 votes
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3 Star
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Island Lake Recreation…

#33

in Michigan

#797

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Small bridge
Aug 12, 2014 near Brighton, MI
Beautiful day. Leaves are turning.
Sep 21, 2017 near Brighton, MI
Picnic area and kiosk at Yellow Trail trailhead
Sep 4, 2014 near Brighton, MI

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Jun 1, 2025
Hugo Davila
May 25, 2025
Natasha Beste
Cute - nice ride
Jun 3, 2024
Natasha Beste
It didn't feel like 6 miles - some narrow spots with high brush but not too bad. Fun! 5.8mi
Nov 4, 2022
Eli Eddy
But harder than blue. — 0h 30m
May 10, 2022
Stephen Forbes
1st ride here — 4h 50m
Jun 16, 2021
Andy Martz
rode with Ethan 6.1mi — 37h 29m
Sep 23, 2020
Char P
Jun 2, 2020
Ian Johnson
5.8mi

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