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Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Novi, Michigan · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)'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.
Area popular with mountain bikers featuring trails suitable for beginners and intermediate riders.
What runners say about Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)
Really great mtn bike trail. A lot of technical attractions to ride and very skippable. I liked that this trail did not have a ton of vertical hill climbs like some of the other local trails. This trail definitely will not gas your legs out from crazy climbs.
This is a nice, long trail. I enjoy riding here there are multiple small hill sections but i wish it had more ramos and other features like jumps along the trail. There is a section with ramps and features but you cannot get enough speed there. Overall is a good trail and I ride there pretty often.
I just got into mountain biking and went with a couple of veterans and the 6 Mile easy Trail is very good. I wooden say it's definitely for beginners unless they're going to take their time but you definitely have to be in shape the run it all the way through other than that I loved it!
Solid downstate riding experience! Don't ride on muddy trails or leave ruts it takes a lot of volunteer work to fix that damage. Fun features like skinnys, rock gardens and log piles are throughout the 9ish mile trail. There is also a small skills park on site
Trail conditions & character
“Don't ride on muddy trails or leave ruts it takes a lot of volunteer work to fix that damage.”
“I just got into mountain biking and went with a couple of veterans and the 6 Mile easy Trail is very good.”
“I enjoy riding here there are multiple small hill sections but i wish it had more ramos and other features like jumps along the trail.”
Plan your run at Lakeshore MTB Trailhead (North)
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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