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Washtenaw County

Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Newport Creek Nature Area

Mountain biking trails

Washtenaw County

Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Newport Creek Nature Area

Easy

4.7

(2323)

13,697

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Barton Nature Area – Argo Dam Railway Bridge loop from Newport Creek Nature Area

01:42

24.1km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.70 km

Barton Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

The Barton Nature Area has a trail system that runs along the Huron River. You will run up to Barton Dam, cross two bridges over the river, and follow a …

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4.95 km

Huron Parkway Right of Way

Nature Reserve

3

5.96 km

Black Pond

Highlight • Lake

It's the color of this small pond that inspires the name of this beautiful nature area. In autumn, its waters turn very dark, almost black, due to the pigment from …

Tip by

4

6.16 km

Black Pond Woods Park

Highlight • Forest

The Black Pond Woods Nature area is found just north of the city center of Ann Arbor. The park is 54 acres in size, and is comprised mostly of woodlands …

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5

15.4 km

Bandemer Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 38-acre park offers both paved and unpaved trails, complete with several benches, shelters, and picnic areas where visitors can take a pleasant break along the way. Additionally, there are …

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6

16.1 km

Huron River

Highlight • River

The Huron River is a 130-mile-long river that flows into Lake Erie. This section that runs through Ann Arbor and several bike tours run along each bank of the river.

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7

16.6 km

Argo Dam Railway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Here is an up close view of Argo Dam. It's located about 50.5 miles upstream from the Huron River's mouth at Lake Erie. Great place to hop off your bike for a rest!

Tip by

8

18.4 km

Bluffs Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

Bluffs Nature Area is a 40 acre park located right in the heart of the city of Ann Arbor. The park has a variety of multi-use trails, with some of …

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9

18.7 km

Bluffs Nature Area

Highlight • Forest

Bluffs Nature Area is a 40 acre park located right in the heart of the city of Ann Arbor. The park has a variety of multi-use trails, with some of …

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B

24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.91 km

3.90 km

679 m

371 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

5.66 km

4.69 km

2.90 km

593 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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