Michigan · Mountain biking

Down By The River

0.2 mi
round trip
1 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Down By The River is a short, easy mountain biking route on county land in Michigan, set within Local Forest about 0.17 miles from the town of Gladwin. The trail is an out-and-back that runs about 0.34 miles, with a nearly flat profile and a total climb of just 1 foot. It's a quick stop for riders looking to get on a bike close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Gladwin weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 57°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other mountain biking routes sit within a short distance. Snidley Whiplash is about 0.1 mile away, and Tilt and Rick's Revenge are each about 0.2 mile off. For paddling, the Sugar River is roughly 8.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Down By The River

    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

      29° / 13°

      11 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 13°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      43° / 20°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 53°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 57°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 37°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      11 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gladwin, MI, 4.4 mi away at 775 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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