Name: Gladwin County Recreation Area
Rating: 3.0

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A loop along a technical trail that will test your bike handling skills.

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This route covers some of the most technical riding in Central Michigan. The trail starts out in a low lying area and crosses narrow bridges over swampy areas to work its way up to the top where things become more flowy. There are some extremely technical sections that are root-strewn and off-camber. There is also a log ride over the swamp to look out for.

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Land Manager: MI DNR - Gladwin Management Unit

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Jay Balliet

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3.0 from 8 votes

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3.0 from 8 votes

5 Star		13%
4 Star		25%
3 Star		38%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		25%

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I never fall off log rides...well, usually.

May 12, 2017 near Gladwin, MI

A ladder bridge carries you over a swamp – don't fall off!

May 12, 2017 near Gladwin, MI

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Aug 31, 2025

Matthew Celini

First part of trail was really fun with a nice flow section and ramps. Second half of trail needs maintenance and had a lot of fallen trees. 8.2mi — 1h 17m

Jun 1, 2022

Ellen Saxton

May 8, 2021

Jessica Schiavo

Lots of roots, tight trees and turns. Poorly maintained features and bridges.

May 12, 2020

Christopher Barnett

there is a sign that says aggressive hawk nesting area, proceed at your own risk. they are not joking! 3.5mi — 12h 00m

Oct 21, 2017

James Abington

fun, lots of tech roots and tree hops. easy to get lost in spots with the fall leaves everywhere. Not a lot of opportunity to keep momentum, tight… 5.7mi

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Gladwin County Recreation Area

“A tight and technical trail that will test your bike handling skill. ”

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