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Mountain biking trails

Mt. Sheldon – Pines Trail loop from Heron Springs

Mountain biking trails

Mt. Sheldon – Pines Trail loop from Heron Springs

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(7281)

11,756

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Mt. Sheldon – Pines Trail loop from Heron Springs

02:57

38.3km

290m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

680 m

Lower Trout Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice small beach on Lower Trout Lake. It is a great place for a break to cool off and take a dip in the water.

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2

14.3 km

Mt. Sheldon

Highlight • Summit

Mt Sheldon is a summit of 290m which you can get to by following various trails. Be sure to check the trail map, as they vary from double track and …

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3

14.8 km

Fibber Mountain

Highlight • Trail

Fibber Mountain is located in the Shelden Estate, about 20 miles north of Detroit.

Don't be fooled by the term 'mountain', as there is not much of an incline to …

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4

18.3 km

Stony Creek MTB Trail (#15–#39)

Highlight • MTB Park

5

19.0 km

Stony Creek Metropark – Sheldon Entrance

Highlight • Parking

Stony Creek Metropark is a 4,435-acre nature preserve and outdoor destination. The park has many trails for different levels of cyclists, a large lake in the center with a beach and several picnic areas.

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6

20.3 km

Pines Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Pines Trail is a twisty, singletrack trail through woods in the southwestern corner of the Shelden Mountain Bike Trails. Be on the look out for deer as you ride this fun section of trail.

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7

21.3 km

Back Nine Trail (East to West)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Black Trail (difficult), with a new jump line that you can skip through a detour if needed. Lots of fun!

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8

22.9 km

Stairs in the Wood

Highlight • Structure

Often used for family events and photo shooting

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B

38.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

8.13 km

7.74 km

3.29 km

2.40 km

Surfaces

25.7 km

5.80 km

3.69 km

2.49 km

521 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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