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Acer Ridge

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.7 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Northern Michigan
  4. …Maple City
  5. Palmer Woods Forest Reserve
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“A professionally built, three mile flow trail. ”

Cotopaxi Sprattmoran
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2.8

Miles

4.5

KM
Singletrack

962' 293 m

High

796' 243 m

Low

225' 68 m

Up

223' 68 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps

Closed when snow is on the ground One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Need to Know

Porta-john in parking lot. No water.

Description

The first 2.5 miles are a beautiful climb through a Michigan hardwood forest, with optional features along the ride. The final half mile is a fast, flowy, downhill with optional features.

The trail is one-direction. Please ride in a a clockwise direction.

Contacts

Local Club: Bike Leelanau

Land Manager: Leelanau Conservancy

Shared By:

Cotopaxi Sprattmoran with improvements by Michael Keen
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 18 votes

#2

in Palmer Woods Forest Reserve

#693

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  4.7 from 18 votes
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#2

in Palmer Woods Forest Re…

#28

in Michigan

#693

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Jul 6, 2023
Jake Dunahee
Some heavy climbing but made it cleanly though! A few fun drops and ended up merging with "Enlightener" 2.8mi — 0h 25m
Aug 17, 2022
Ed Kohinke
There are many more trails here than shown, and this Central Ridge doesn't exist anymore, maybe part of it is Acer Ridge? 4.7mi — 1h 00m
May 14, 2021
Jim Burnham
Great ride, not too difficult. Watch the places where sand was used to fill in for dirt, especially around curves. 5.8mi
Sep 8, 2020
Friedhelm Manzke
Loop is in great shape. Had a lot of fun riding it for the first time. 2.9mi — 0h 21m
Jul 11, 2020
Jeff Hager
Great trail! — 8h 30m
Jun 10, 2020
Mike Beebe
Oct 18, 2019
indyclimber
Great flow. Fun features and good signage. 3mi — 2h 36m

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