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Yankee Springs Mountain Bike Trail
Grand Rapids, Michigan
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
15 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/25/11 by cynergy68 |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 14 miles | Global Rank: #896 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 67 | Wishlist: 20 |
| Avg. Speed: 6.75 mph | Avg. Time: 2hr 0min |
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Description: fairly diverse, good fun for a moderate ride, trials are in great shape
added on February 9, 2004 by guest
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Description: fairly diverse, good fun for a moderate ride, trials are in great shape
added on February 9, 2004 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Fort Custer Recreation Area in Augusta
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by crash1 on April 27, 2012
Technical downhills, slight climbs, nice scenery and an overall good ride. Ten mile loop is what I rode at the TT there , very nice.
reviewed by racetheplague on April 2, 2012
i had a lot of fun here! we camped out in the rustic area and rode again in the morning, if you're having confusion finding the place, so did we. you have to take Gun Lake Rd. all the way east, away from the camping area, until you find a road to turn left on. if you grab a map you'll see that this road takes you straight to the MTB staging area/trailheads and rustic camping area. trails are very well marked, lots of fun!
Similar Trail: it's like a smaller poto!
reviewed by shinratech on March 30, 2012
so yeah i drove out to were the trailhead was supposed to be and couldn't find it i was really looking forward to riding this trail after reading the reviews so coule someone help me out
reviewed by nondairybubonic on September 10, 2011
great trail, lots of sand and climbstry to avoid during or after rain the sand packs in the tire horibly.
Similar Trail: andrews
reviewed by mlorenz242 on August 4, 2011
Great trail. Nice mix of terrain. There are sections where you can crank and keep up pretty good speed, but lots of sections with rocks, roots, washouts, sand, and sand ... did I mention the sand. There are some tough climbs and some pretty technical areas. I wish I lived closer to this trail, but it's worth the drive.
reviewed by JMatty on July 10, 2011
Fun trail to ride. good for some speed. about as techy as it got compared to other trails in the area but still pretty easy.
reviewed by cynergy68 on June 25, 2011
A lot has changed in 12+ years. The trail is extremely sandy, which always is at the bottom of a hill. There are some washed out sections that will toss you side to side. You also have to contend with many rock gardens and roots. Surprises everywhere. This trail will test your lungs and legs, and reaction time. You will suffer from pucker factor!
Similar Trail: Fort Custer, but Custer is better groomed
reviewed by Bigdave08 on April 21, 2011
Amazing trail! Very technical, smooooth in some parts, and real rocking and rooty in others. Great trail. Very hilly, but nothing a singlespeed can't handle!
Similar Trail: Brown County Trail system in Indiana
reviewed by cklinerun on August 15, 2010
Nice technical trail with lots of sand after the heavy rains. Lots and lots of evil sand. Good for a biker with some expirience before riding this trail.
Similar Trail: Fort Custer Recreational Area
reviewed by PaulMiller on July 12, 2010
Great trail system.not very technical but alot of fun to ride.Camping at site is great but rustic (pit toilets,no water).The camping sites are more secluded unlike fort custer.
reviewed by MINIC on April 20, 2010
roughly 14 miles of sweet singletrack. There is a 2 mile warm up loop. Trail head located in the deep lake unit of Yankee Springs as of 2010 $24 annual or $6 daily A good rider should plan on 45 min to 1 hr There are a few climbs between 5-8 mile and a few others towards the end. Expect some sand and loose rocks at sections. When finished you can take a short drive to K-zoo and stop in at Bells Brewery for a few jars!
Similar Trail: Fort Custer, Poto
reviewed by stillfat on December 1, 2008
I rode this trail for four days straight last summer and loved it. It's ALL tight, fun, fast rolling singletrack - great Midwestern riding. Be advised though - your bike's nooks and crannies with collect more sand than they would over an extended stay in Moab so get out the gear brush and degreaser when you're done. Better than Ft. Custer.
Similar Trail: Ft. Custer
reviewed by skiboarder119 on October 10, 2007
This is the definition of sweet singletrack. Some very nice windy trail sections and for the most part pretty smooth and easy to ride.
reviewed by skiboarder119 on September 25, 2007
Excellent single track for the lower midwest. If your unfamiliar with the trail don't take it backwards. Also a bit sandy
reviewed by JaySeaAre on November 17, 2006
This is my favorite SW Michigan singletrack XC trail . . . except when it has been really dry as the trails can get very sandy. On the flipside, it's a great trail that drains well when everywhere else is too wet. The 13 mile loop is fun, challenging and in a beautiful mature forest setting. The route is marked well with short cuts indicated. Advanced rider sections are well marked. The trailhead is on the east side of Yankee Springs SRA at the Deep Lake Campground entrance.
Similar Trail: Fort Custer, Poto
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