Big M Loop (MI)

Manistee County, Michigan, United States

16.6 miles (26.8 km) · 1,487 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.6 mi (26.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,487 ft (453 m)
Average gain	89 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	6.4 mi, 114 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.7%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Big M Loop (MI)

How much elevation gain does Big M Loop (MI) have?

Big M Loop (MI) has 1,487 ft (453 m) of elevation gain over 16.6 miles (26.8 km). That averages 89 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Big M Loop (MI)?

The difficulty score for Big M Loop (MI) is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 44% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Big M Loop (MI)?

The longest climb on Big M Loop (MI) runs 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and gains 114 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.7%.