Manistee River Trail Loop (MI)

Manistee County, Michigan, United States

22.0 miles (35.3 km) · 1,842 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) is a 22.0 mile route in Manistee County, Michigan, United States. The course features 1,777 feet of elevation gain and 1,777 feet of descent. Elevation gain averages 87 feet per mile. Approximately 89% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. The course features hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 5.2 puts it in the top 59.2% of challenging routes at this distance. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Michigan's mountain terrain.

Route facts

Distance	22.0 mi (35.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,842 ft (561 m)
Average gain	84 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 146 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.1%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Manistee River Trail Loop (MI)

How much elevation gain does Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) have?

Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) has 1,842 ft (561 m) of elevation gain over 22.0 miles (35.3 km). That averages 84 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Manistee River Trail Loop (MI)?

The difficulty score for Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Manistee River Trail Loop (MI)?

The longest climb on Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 146 ft (44 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.1%.