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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.
What runners say about Caberfae Way Trailhead - Michigan Cross-Country Cycle Trail (MCCCT)
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.
We had a great time there, took the quads, the trails were incredible, in great condition and very scenic.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“The parking area is large and reasonably maintained.”
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.
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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 |
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