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Here you will find trail descriptions/locations. another place you can look is trailforks/mtb project/strava.

Singletrack

Valley Spur Recreation Area (VSRA, Geospatial PDF) 

Looking for a fast paced flowy singletrack? You can find it at Valley Spur Recreation Area of the Hiawatha National Forest (located ~ 6 miles from Munising on M94). The singletrack begins from the parking lot and traverses the hills famous for cross country skiing, crossing multiple two tracks (ski trails) along the way. The lack of large roots or rocks creates a family friendly riding experience. For those looking to push a serious pace and test the limits of their tires, get ready for miles of fun with plenty of berms and rollers that'll make you smile with a few short punchy climbs to keep you on your toes . Shorter routes can be created by combining sections of single-track and two track trails. New signage will be posted to differentiate the loops and trail segments. Note: all trails have been added to the TrailForks app. 

Forest Service – 906-387-2512 – Visit website for more information

Munising Mountain Bike Park Non-Motorized Trails (hiking & biking)

Munising’s premier trail system is located on the west end of Munising just before the Hillside Party Store (across from the baseball field), within riding distance of downtown. This newly built trailhead includes a bike repair station, picnic area, trail kiosk and pit toilet. Locals dub these trails a mountain bike playground. At the top of the hill you will find a jump trail (Superior Air!), rock armored trail (Rock On!), skills park (Da Play Zone), pump track (Pump U.P. da Jam), and a technical trail (Zach's Zip) to be expanded and reworked into a drop line - October 2024. Encompassing the bike park is an outer cross-country flow trail (Munising Bay Loop, aka MBL). Linking these epic trails and the parking lot is the 1.5-mile ADA accessible Gateway Loop, about half way down the return to the parking lot an optional singletrack trail (Mountain Goat) will take you along the top of the hill surrounding Munising ending at the football field. Approximately halfway across Mountain Goat trail is an optional downhill flow trail (Flow & Steady). Flow & Steady is 1mile and will bring riders back to the M28 trailhead. If you would like to learn more information about the trails in the Munising area visit www.mbtn.org.

Robert McQuisten Munising Township Recreational Area, Alger County tot track

The Wetmore Tot Track Located in the wooded area between the boardwalk and the ball field is a1/2 mile easy loop constructed by local volunteers to offer a place for young or beginner riders to experience singletrack trail riding.  The loop offers short climbs, and tight turns making it a great place to master mountain biking skills. Picnic tables, grills, and several other park amenities (playground, basketball hoops, baseball field, and a volleyball pit) are close by making it a great place to spend the day with the family. Currently in progress is a connector route (Pine Line) that will link the Munising Township Recreation Area to the Valley Spur Recreation Area (expected completion by the end of the 2024 build season). 6 of 10 miles are complete to date.

Bruno’s Run Hiking/Mountain Biking Trail (Geospatial PDF) 

Bruno’s Run is located the farthest from town, about a 15 minute drive, 10 miles south on H-13 from the intersection of M28 and H-13 in Wetmore. This trail is an old school single-track trail, with several rerouted sections that have been built over the past few years to deal with erosion issues, making it user friendly and enjoyable for most riders. It is a 13-mile looped trail that offers outstanding scenery making it an easy sell. Expect small wild lakes, streams and sections of older growth white pine.

Forest Service – 906-387-2512 – Visit website for more information

Grand Island (Geospatial PDF)

Start this ride off with a short trip on the Grand Island Ferry over to Grand Island. The outer biking loop takes you along breathtaking 150′ cliff tops, past secluded beaches and historic sites. The terrain is made up of both improved and unimproved two tracks. The loop is passable by hybrid, mountain, gravel and fat bikes. Most riders are able to tackle the loop between 2-4 hours.

If you don't have a bike with you, no problem! The Grand Island Ferry Service rents mountain bikes right at William's Landing. For more information about bike rentals or ferry schedules, please call (906) 387-2600. If you are traveling to and from the island on the passenger ferry, keep the ferry schedule in mind as you plan your time on the island. Consider your level of fitness and your pace as you make route choices.

winter biking - Groomed Snow Route

May 2024 -

We had an unprecedented winter this year with record low snowfall and cyclical temps. We were able to groom and maintain two routes. One is located at the upper trailhead of Valley Spur (~3 mile loop). The other is located in Wetmore on the existing pine line trail (about 6 miles one way). Looking forward to route expansion for the 2024-25 season.

Hike Only:

The North Country Trail has several segments in Alger County which includes the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Valley Spur Recreation Area is a trailhead for the NCT and has a segment that leaves directly across from this parking lot that makes its way to Rock River with several road crossings along the way. It is a beautiful section of trail. Make sure to have bug spray handy this time of the year.:)

ENJOY!!!!