Michigan · Mountain biking

MTB Trail

0.5 mi
round trip
75 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Sep
best months

MTB Trail is an easy, short mountain biking route in Burchfield Park and Nature Area in Michigan, on city-managed land. It is an out-and-back that starts and ends at about 869 feet, with a high point of 882 feet and a total elevation gain of 75 feet. The steepest section comes early, at about 0.24 miles from the start, with a grade of 4 percent. The most comfortable months for riding are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eaton Rapids run from highs near 69°F in May to about 82°F in July, with September cooling to around 74°F. Nearby, the Burchfield Hiking Trail is 0.3 miles away, and the Anne's Playhouse mountain biking area is 0.5 miles off. Farther afield, the Ram Trail and Sycamore Trail are both within about 6 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit MTB Trail

    Best months: April and June–September. 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

      30° / 16°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 16°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 61°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 40°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 23°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eaton Rapids, MI, 6.3 mi away at 870 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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