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Pinckney State Recreation Area – Portage River loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Mountain biking trails

United States

Michigan

Washtenaw County

Pinckney State Recreation Area – Portage River loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

Moderate

3.4

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Pinckney State Recreation Area – Portage River loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

04:02

51.8km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Pinckney State Recreation Area

Park Lyndon County Park

Waterloo State Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.15 km

Mark Hoffman Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits beside Pickerel Lake, an 80-acre undeveloped lake in Pinckney Recreation Area. The lake is a serene retreat, ringed by unspoiled forest and wetlands, with no buildings or …

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5.00 km

Bridge through Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

After crossing Hankerd Road, this bridge runs over a meadow. Slow down a bit and watch out for debris here.

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6.48 km

Dead Lake

Lake

9.51 km

Pinckney State Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

A 11,000-acre park known for its rolling forests, quiet inland lakes, and one of Michigan’s best networks of hiking and biking trails. The eastern half of the 34-mile Waterloo–Pinckney Trail …

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17.8 km

Waterloo Recreation Area

Highlight • Forest

New bike path to connect Waterloo with Pinckney

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17.9 km

A small, spring-fed lake surrounded by hardwood forest, located right along the Waterloo–Pinckney Trail. The shoreline hosts a rustic campground with both tent sites and a reservable yurt, making it …

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22.0 km

Green Lake

Highlight • Lake

Green Lake is a 90.5-acre lake within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. The lake has a trail that follows its western bank and can be a good area to spot birds or other wildlife.

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41.1 km

Potawomi Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Potawatomi Trail offers a diverse mix of fast and flowy terrain with technical climbs and descents. The trail is open to mountain biking, hiking, and cross-country skiing, with a clockwise route recommended for safety.

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42.2 km

Portage River

Highlight • River

This is where the the Portage River separates Watson Lake and Halfmoon Lake. Both lakes as well as the river are known for great fishing.

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51.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

10.6 km

2.51 km

1.81 km

952 m

636 m

630 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

10.5 km

8.33 km

6.08 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

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59 %

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Pinckney State Recreation Area – Portage River loop from Pinckney State Recreation Area

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Bridge through Meadow

Pinckney State Recreation Area

Waterloo Recreation Area

Green Lake

Green Lake

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Portage River

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