Island Lake State Park – Brighton, MI
Trails are clearly marked. The seven mile loop is generally level and good for most beginners. The five mile loop is rated as intermediate, involves steeper slopes and includes a scenic stretch along the Huron River. Terrain is mostly flat through gentle rolling grasslands with some medium length gradual climbs. These trails are a great place to introduce a beginner to the sport of Mountain Biking. Experts will find it mildly entertaining. Good intermediate level trail.
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Potawatomi Trail, Pickney State Park – Dexter, MI
Here, 20 miles northwest of Ann Arbor, you’ll find three trails: the 17-mile Potawatomi Trail, the 5.1-mile Crooked Lake Trail and the 1.9-mile Silver Lake Trail. This is a technical trail for intermediate to advanced riders.
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Brighton Recreation Area – Howell, MI
The Torn Shirt loop is a little over 5 miles long and is considered an advanced ride. The Murray Lake Trail is between 7 and 9 miles long depending on which loops you ride and is considered a more moderate trail.
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