Michigan · Mountain biking

Artesian Well Pump Challenge Line

0.2 mi
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Apr–Oct
best months

The Artesian Well Pump Challenge Line is a short, easy mountain biking route on Regional Agency Land in Michigan, about 0.2 miles long. It sits at roughly 925 feet, with the high point at 928 feet and a slight drop of about 29 feet along the way. The route is rated easy, and the climb is minimal, with the steepest stretch at about 3% grade near the 0.15-mile mark. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in East Lansing show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 76°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several other mountain biking routes lie close by. Homestead, Mud Creek and Prairie Time are each about 0.1 miles away, and Pheasant Gates is about 0.3 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Artesian Well Pump Challenge Line

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 18°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 37°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 48°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 60°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at East Lansing 4 S, MI, 9.9 mi away at 880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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