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Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Cadillac, Michigan · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Loop distance
58.6 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Crushed gravel58.6 miLoopOpen 24hDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a nice starting point for a day of fun. The parking area is large and reasonably maintained. Trail markers are visible throughout the area. There are route maps of routes at essentially every major crossing point. This is easily the most chill “follow the signs” ORV area that I have been to. Nothing technical.

★★★★★ — Dustin , May 2024

We had a great time there, took the quads, the trails were incredible, in great condition and very scenic.

★★★★★ — Frank , Oct 2023

In my opinion, one of the best motorcycle Trail systems in the lower state of Michigan. Plan the gas because it is more miles than can sustain on a tank. Hilly terrain and lots of Logs across the trail, it keep you on top of you clutch control. Spring of 2026 Trail is found to need a lot of maintenance.

★★★★★ — Thomas , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“The parking area is large and reasonably maintained.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone

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🔁 Loop trail

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • Loop distance58.6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
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Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)

Cadillac, Michigan

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.