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Brighton Recreation Trail System

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  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. Brighton
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13.0 Miles 20.9 Kilometers


95%

Singletrack

916' 279 m

Ascent

-915' -279 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

960' 293 m

High

876' 267 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Two separate trails make up this network, Murray Lake Trail and Torn Shirt Trail.”

— Dave Jansen
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Entry Fees: Resident: $11 annual recreation passport. Non-resident: $9/daily, $32/annual

Overview

The two loops in this area are popular for intermediate and advanced riders. Torn Shirt Trail is definitely the more difficult of the two, with steeper climbs and descents and more technical riding.

Murray Lake Trail is more moderate and flowy - perfect for intermediate riders not quite ready for technical riding.

Description

The Torn Shirt Trail is a little over 5 miles long and is considered an advanced ride. This loop is full of steep climbs and rooty descents.

The Murray Lake Trail is between 7 and 9 miles long depending on which loops you ride and is considered a more moderate trail. This trail contains much more flowing singletrack.

Combine both for a great day of riding.

Contacts

Local Club: Potawatomi Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: MI DNR - Brighton State Recreation Area

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Aug 6, 2018
Justin Kretzmann
17.6mi
Aug 4, 2018
Jared Gibby
15.3mi
Jul 29, 2018
Patrick Bomia
May 19, 2018
Craig North
Torn Shirt, Murray Lake, lost and found and Ralph’s Appleton and Extension 23mi
Jul 28, 2017
Brent Ellinger
dry and a little loose today 13mi
Jul 3, 2017
Laura Sponaas
Murray Lake trail with my kids! So fun to see them grow as MTB lovers! Toughest trail for the kids yet. So proud of them! 6.5mi
Dec 3, 2016
Judd Allen
Sep 11, 2016
Caleb Coddington
Torn shirt was a great loop in great shape. It wasn't as narrow as I remember from years ago. A wide flowy section in the middle was especially fun.

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Stewarded by Potawatomi Mountain Bike Association
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  4.4 from 28 votes

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At the beginning of Torn Shirt
At the beginning of Torn Shirt
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There's no stopping you on the Murray Lake Trail.
There's no stopping you on the Murray Lake Trail.
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Enjoying the Torn Shirt re-route!
Enjoying the Torn Shirt re-route!
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At a high point of the trail. A 360 degree view of the forest and trail around you makes for a great spot to rest.
At a high point of the trail. A 360 degree view…
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over about 5 days in Michigan, i rode Highland, Island Lake, Maybury, and Brighton. This was my favorite trail of the week. Best climbing I found, some flow, some technical, all around most fun. Jul 26, 2016

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