A couple of us have to go work in Traverse City this weekend. We are gonna try and get some rides in this Thursday and Sunday. Wondering how some of the trails look like West Higgins, Frederic, etc. Not looking for anything crazy since I am starting to ride on a new shoulder. Especially want to avoid 20 miles of sandy whoops.
Trail Report I-75/M72 Area
- Thread starter Ward
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West Higgins is sandy and usually wooped out, not sure if it has been groomed or not as I haven't been out that way in over a month. I did however ride the Geels loop about a month ago and it was groomed up nice, it was quite enjoyable, this time of year it will will be a little wet though. The Geels loop is just south of Roscommon on old 76. I don't think that loop gets very much traffic. I have never been up to Fredric, so I have no comment on those trails.
I rode Frederic in mid July - it was in good shape then..though by now, I would expect it to be more whooped up. Leota, quad wide stuff...but i understand is in great shape. (just south west of Houghton Lake). I have not ridden the Kalkaska trails this summer - so cant speak to that - but fact is, you will drive right past them on M-72. you could maybe take a peak/short test ride on your way through.
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Ward-
Mike and I will be riding from military rd North of Higgins heading west on the MCCCT saturday morning (10 ish). This will be my first ride since the knee mishap and last ride of the seasaon. My knee is only 75-80% so I won't be breaking any land speed records. You or anyone else is welcome to meet up and join in.
Trevor
Mike and I will be riding from military rd North of Higgins heading west on the MCCCT saturday morning (10 ish). This will be my first ride since the knee mishap and last ride of the seasaon. My knee is only 75-80% so I won't be breaking any land speed records. You or anyone else is welcome to meet up and join in.
Trevor
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Ward -
All told we rode about 90 miles today. I recomend rinding the MCCCT from military rd west to 13 mile and motorcycle only trail there after. ~or start west of Higgins take MCCT west and ride cycle only trail (thanks LMC -I really like the additional miles of cycle only trail(s). I recomend you stay off the Higgins lake loop.
A great day for a ride, I am already looking forward to spring.
All told we rode about 90 miles today. I recomend rinding the MCCCT from military rd west to 13 mile and motorcycle only trail there after. ~or start west of Higgins take MCCT west and ride cycle only trail (thanks LMC -I really like the additional miles of cycle only trail(s). I recomend you stay off the Higgins lake loop.
A great day for a ride, I am already looking forward to spring.
