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Hickory Glen Park

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 3.9 (49)
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  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. …Commerce Township
  5. Hickory Glen Park
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“Nice, tight singletrack nestled in Commerce, sure to test your bike handling skills. ”

Loren Konkus
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6.2

Miles

9.9

KM
Singletrack

932' 284 m

High

913' 278 m

Low

190' 58 m

Up

191' 58 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

The Hickory Glen trail consists of approximately 6 miles of tight singletrack and switchbacks, punctuated by log piles, dirt jumps, and a few built structures. The 'Hick' is well known in the area as one of the fastest trails to dry after a rainstorm, and can usually be ridden with a clear conscience for days before the mud drys on other trails.

As you enter the park, follow the drive as it curves to the right. The trailhead kiosk is located just right of Ball Diamond #1 off of the paved bike path.

The trail consists of several segments looping off of the paved bike path. The trail makes its way around most of Hickory Glen Park and at about the 4 mile mark you'll find yourself back on the blacktop bike path heading towards the east end of the park. You'll cross over a bridge and the singletrack picks up again to the left. After you finish this section of trail, you can pick up the MTB trail again on the east side of the blacktop path. After a quarter mile you'll be dumped back on the blacktop path. Take it back over the bridge and pick up the MTB trail on your left again... There is a temporary route to a new loop at the southern end of the trail. You can turn left on Glengary rd to access the new loop about 100 yards down the pavement on the left. Go back to the split and and follow the main trail back to the trailhead.

Contacts

Local Club: Motor City Mountain Biking Association

Nov 30, 2023: MCMBA Membership Meeting

Nov 30, 2023: Global Fat Bike Day @ ILRA

Nov 30, 2023: MCMBA Fall Fundraiser

Land Manager: Commerce Township

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Loren Konkus with improvements by Alan Wong and 1 other
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  3.9 from 49 votes

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Great Trail for Kids Who Are Learning
Jun 10, 2019 near Wolveri…, MI
Hickory Glen - small ramp feature with a skinny/drop off or ramp down option.
Jul 25, 2013 near Wolveri…, MI

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Apr 10, 2024
Jon Mardyla
3.7mi — 0h 34m
Oct 15, 2023
Private User
Aug 28, 2023
Simon P
A lot of sandy spots in a turns. Some narrow clearance between trees here and there 6.2mi
Jul 23, 2023
Elvin Chan
Good dry conditions - some branches reaching out to grab you. I think two tree falls to ride around/over during the first half. 3mi — 90h 00m
May 20, 2023
Private User
Aug 29, 2022
Jacob S
Very fun little trail, good features 6.2mi — 0h 46m
May 30, 2021
ROBERT BLAZOFF
tree down at 1.7 4.4mi — 0h 48m
Mar 17, 2021
Laura Weaver
It was my first time. The trail drained well, very tight, fun and several interesting features. Definitely worth an occasional trip! 6mi — 0h 40m

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