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| Valley Spur Mountain Bike Trail |
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Difficulty:
Easy, Moderate, Challenging
Length:
26 Miles
Recommended Season:
Summer
Reservation:
No
Season:
May - November
From Munising, MI, Travel southwest along M-94 six miles to reach the Valley Spur Day Lodge. Continue past the Day Lodge several miles and proceed to FR 2264. Turn left (east) onto FR 2264 and continue a half mile to a small parking area on the right.
Location Information
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, exciting bike trails await you at Valley Spur. Twenty-six miles of trail pass alongside northern hardwood forest, meadows, hemlock groves, 40-inch diameter white pine, red pine plantations, and several small lakes.The main trailhead is located six miles southwest of Munising on M-94 at the Valley Spur Day Lodge. Facilities include a parking area, trailhead map and display, toilet and drinking water. The second trailhead is located on FR 2264, 0.5 mile east of M-94. The second trailhead provides easy access to the flatter sections of the bike route, particularly Trail 4. This location features only a trailhead map and small parking lot for 5 - 7 vehicles. Each loop has been marked with a brown and white bicycle trail symbol. The average distance between markers is a quarter mile. Loops are also numbered. Loop numbers are posted at each intersection, where location maps are also posted. Trail 1 (12 miles) - Gentle, flat terrain with a steady half-mile-long uphill near the beginning. The trail is very easy after the uphill section. Most of this trail is along wooded roads where cyclists may choose to ride side by side. A side trail to Truman Lake is offered off FR 2266. Trail 2 (4 miles) - This loop is the most challenging route and was designated for experts. There are very steep hills on the back half of this route. Trail 3 ( 7.5 miles) - This route has relatively flat terrain with the exception of one steep uphill just past the point where Trails 2 and 3 split. Most cyclists will need to walk up this hill. The last half mile of this trail is all downhill; caution is advised. Trail 4 (3 miles) - This route features flat terrain and a relatively short distance. This is a perfect route for a ride with children. The access to this route is from the second trailhead on FR 2264.
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