This trail is only 2.4 miles…GOOD LUCK 🤟🏻

Highland Recreation Loop C | Short, Rocky & Seriously Technical Michigan Singletrack! To see a detailed trail map from this location visit Trailmaps.app: https://trailmaps.app/highland/ In this episode of MTB TrailView, we're riding Loop C at Highland Recreation Area in Highland, Michigan—a short but seriously entertaining dose of old-school Michigan mountain biking. At roughly 2.4 miles, C doesn't look intimidating on the map. But don't let the mileage fool you. The Michigan DNR labels this loop VERY TECHNICAL, and once you hit the singletrack, you'll understand why. Loop C branches off the B Loop and wastes very little time showing you what's ahead. Near the beginning you'll encounter a rock filter that serves as a pretty good preview of what's coming: tight singletrack, rocks, roots, sharp dips, off-camber terrain and technical lines that reward good bike handling more than outright speed. The trail is narrow, natural and constantly asking you to make decisions. You're picking lines through rock passages, timing pedal strokes, threading between trees and trying to maintain enough momentum to clean the next feature. Compared with Highland's A and B Loops, C turns the technical dial another click with more rocks, roots and tighter switchbacks. Then, roughly two-thirds of the way around, you'll encounter an extended climb that becomes especially entertaining when you remember you've already ridden A and much of B just to get there. Loop C may be short, but there isn't much wasted trail. It's concentrated old-school XC riding that tests line choice, balance, momentum, climbing and your ability to stay loose when the rocks start coming. If you're an intermediate rider who's getting comfortable on technical terrain—or an experienced rider who loves raw, rocky, rooty Michigan singletrack—Loop C deserves a spot on your ride list. Dig through MTB TrailView for more complete Michigan mountain bike trail reviews, POV rides, technical trail previews and looks at the best singletrack Michigan and the Midwest have to offer. Be sure to dig through the Channel for complete trail previews, POV rides, reviews, riding tips, and inside looks at mountain bike destinations throughout Michigan and beyond. From old-school technical singletrack to fast flow trails, beginner-friendly rides, and trails that'll leave your legs questioning your life choices—we'll show you what you're getting into before you hit the trailhead. Please support your local trails through volunteering, joining and donating to great organizations like these. They are the ones who create and maintain the trails you enjoy to ride. CRAMBA: https://cramba.org MCMBA: https://mcmba.org 00:00 intro 01:20 trail description starts 02:20 Gary Weak describes trail 03:30 pov trail showing roots and rocks 06:10 be cautious when this far back on trail 08:30 caution -steep downhill into hairpin 09:30 C Loop Extended climb 12:15 Signature Log crossing 14:10 shortcut to Loop C