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Burchfield Mountain Bike Trail
Mason, Michigan
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
9 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 11/7/11 by irishpitbull |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 9 miles | Global Rank: #1378 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 30 | Wishlist: 7 |
| Avg. Speed: 9.77 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 7min |
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Description: The Burchfield concept is to have two distinct and separate trail systems, one for bikers and one for everyone else. The older trail system runs about 5 miles and is almost all flat doubletrack and generally dull. The new system is a bit over 8 miles of both a small bit of doubletrack and very tight singletrack that is a mind-numbing maze as is snakes you up and down a number of ridges and routes you over an unbelievable number of obstacles
Description: The Burchfield concept is to have two distinct and separate trail systems, one for bikers and one for everyone else. The older trail system runs about 5 miles and is almost all flat doubletrack and generally dull. The new system is a bit over 8 miles of both a small bit of doubletrack and very tight singletrack that is a mind-numbing maze as is snakes you up and down a number of ridges and routes you over an unbelievable number of obstacles
added on June 16, 2006 by 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta
Novi Tree Farm (Lakeshore Park) in Novi
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by irishpitbull on November 7, 2011
Drove the hour to this trail because so many people were giving it a 4/5 star review. Man was I disappointed. I'm beginning to think people in Michigan have no clue what a 4 star trail is. 1st the trail markers are little brown blocks of wood painted brown with green arrows, then nailed to trees. You can't see them. Everyone also raved about the obstacles or features of this trail. Most are broken or rotted. There was a sweet feature being build by a very dedicated man in the back section. I rode it my 2nd time threw. That honestly is the highlight of the trail. If you live more than 30 mins away I would not waste your time here unless having nothing better to do. Gave it 2 stars, because the stunt is the back being built is pretty sweet.
Similar Trail: I'm not sure. Island lake is more fun than this place.
reviewed by Hiscrusader on September 28, 2011
Really fun trail, good technical sections, plenty of bridges, small jumps, logs and rock gardens to keep things interesting. Downhills are interesting but short. Can get pretty muddy on the macknamara end, so watch yourself.
Similar Trail: stoney creek, addison oaks, anderson
reviewed by kaprysock on September 17, 2011
Was a fun trail once you got to know it. Not very well marked, had to ask directions 3 times. Lots of bridges, tepees, and log rides. You now ride it in reverse and markers are still out there from then and new ones so it can get confusing.
Similar Trail: Hickory Glen, Maybury, and Novi Tree
reviewed by allmountin on June 28, 2011
Trail has a some new sections to allow nearly a complete circuit w/out riding the easy trail. Not all are currently open(wet) at the time of this review, but may be shortly. Randy's Maze/Annie's Playhouse are basically a tight, twisting, very rooted, and somewhat technical labyrinth. Watch for the large rock pile, which can be bypassed. One fun, rocky and rooted descent. Several small ramps, bridges, a log ride, and some off-camber stuff worked in here. Dragonball is a tech gem, with some difficult bridge work and multiple rock gardens. A nice mix of trails. Not much elevation.
* Review edited 6/28/2011
reviewed by connas on September 1, 2010
this used to be a sweet trail till the MMBA changed the lay out and took down all the teeter totter's and made them in to point less docks that take no skill good place to take the kids.
reviewed by scmilam1 on May 16, 2010
We took the advanced trail (there are others as well). Very fun trail with lots of obstacles. However, some of the bridges are getting old. That's what keeps it from being a 5 star trail. Overall, it was lots of fun. It is similar to Fort Custer except for two aspects. First, it has a greater variety of obstacles. Second, it does not have any severe climbs (at least not that we found). There were alot of off-camber portions. Some were so near the river I wondered if I should have brought a life vest. Careful of all the poison ivy. Overall a very good time.
* Review edited 5/16/2010
Similar Trail: Fort Custer
reviewed by MINIC on November 2, 2009
First of all the address is 881 Grovenburg road, Holt Mi 48842. Recent work has been done to the trail (2009) however many of the wooden bridges show signs of age but all passable. This was my first visit here (11/1/2009) and trail was in good shape. Hats of to MMBA mid state for the improvements and or whoever volunteered his/her time. As for the trail it is relatively easy. The trail is mostly flat with only a few minor climbs that are not at all difficult. My fav section was the Dragonballs run as it winds along the river w/several rock gardens and roller coasters over down trees. Trail marking are everywhere. Be cautious in wet weather and late fall as many of the bridges are off camber and can be quite slippery in these conditions. A fun trail overall.
Similar Trail: Maybury State Park, Novi Tree Farm, Fort Custer State Park
reviewed by shoxroxice on April 1, 2008
Love the trail, it's my home-ride as I'm only a couple miles away. It has a great variety of riding... and customizable loops. Beginner's trails, intermediate, and expert riding alike. More technical trails contain ladders, bridges, rock piles, roots, some sand, a few decent climbs and a few nice descents.
Similar Trail: Stony Creek, Fort Custer
reviewed by starwasp on August 17, 2007
Great trail! Lots of roots, hills and jumps. The ground is just right for digging in around those trees. Will try and get some pictures to post. OK watch out for the trees broke 3 ribs
* Review edited 10/27/2007
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