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Torn Shirt Trail

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 4.2 (49)
  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. …Hamburg Township
  5. Brighton State Recreation Area
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“An advanced loop with steep climbs and rocky descents. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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4.8

Miles

7.7

KM
Singletrack

958' 292 m

High

894' 272 m

Low

317' 96 m

Up

313' 95 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Need to Know

The trail has been updated and is now 7.9 miles long not counting the path to and from the trailhead with very technical climbs. (The mapped GPS track is outdated.)

Description

This trail is the more difficult of the two trails in this area. The climbs and descents are fairly steep, and you'll encounter some rocks and logs as well. It's a popular riding spot for intermediate and advanced riders.

You can link this with the less technical Murray Lake Trail to make a longer loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Potawatomi Mountain Bike Association

Nov 2, 2025: Black Friday Ride

Sep 24, 2025: THANK YOU!!!

Aug 4, 2025: Triple Trail Challenge & Poto Jersey Updates

Land Manager: MI DNR - Brighton State Recreation Area

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by Bryon McCluer and 2 others
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 49 votes

#1

in Brighton State Recreation Area

#239

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  4.2 from 49 votes
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in Brighton State Recreat…

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in Michigan

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Two way traffic on the bridge to lost loop. Great trails!
Mar 21, 2021 near Brighton, MI
At the beginning of Torn Shirt
Apr 30, 2014 near Brighton, MI
Enjoying the Torn Shirt re-route!
Nov 15, 2015 near Brighton, MI
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.
Apr 15, 2016 near Brighton, MI

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Sep 22, 2024
Sung Baek
7.3mi
Sep 8, 2024
Jesse Gwidt
7.9mi
Sep 14, 2023
Aditya Karandikar
Jun 15, 2023
james raimar
Not the 4.8 miles mtb states, good ride 7.1mi — 1h 17m
May 30, 2022
Matthew Groves
out of shape 8mi — 1h 06m
Apr 11, 2022
Dillon Hunt
Trail was clear and mostly dry. Luckily we did not see any rain. 6.5mi — 3h 18m
Aug 15, 2021
Gunner Smith
Dec 16, 2020
Joe Hamm

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