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SaveTo get to the Tanton Family Reserve from Petoskey, take Mitchell Road east approximately 7 miles. Turn south (right) onto Maxwell Road. Drive south just over ¼ mile and the new parking area is on the left (east) side of Maxwell Road.
The trails follow more of a switchback pattern similar to what you would find out West when hiking true mountains. It makes for such a beautiful and unusual trail experience in northern Michigan, whether done by bike or on foot. Because the trail is open to both bikers and hikers, we are asking users to follow a trail direction system that is explained on the signs. It is crucial that users be respectful and ensure visibility as best as possible because hikers may be coming towards bikers in the opposite direction, and there will be bikers at all skill levels. This trail system does allow for Class I Electric Bikes, meaning pedal-assist only with cut off at 20mph.
The trails follow more of a switchback pattern similar to what you would find out West when hiking true mountains. It makes for such a beautiful and unusual trail experience in northern Michigan, whether done by bike or on foot. Because the trail is open to both bikers and hikers, we are asking users to follow a trail direction system that is explained on the signs. It is crucial that users be respectful and ensure visibility as best as possible because hikers may be coming towards bikers in the opposite direction, and there will be bikers at all skill levels. This trail system does allow for Class I Electric Bikes, meaning pedal-assist only with cut off at 20mph.
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- Mountain Bike
6 trails
- E-Bike
6 trails
- Hike
6 trails
- Trail Running
6 trails
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Open as of Jun 11, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 6
- Trails E-Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 6
- Total Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 953 ft
- Total Vertical
- 428 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,125 ft
- Reports
- 111
- Photos
- 15
- Ridden Counter
- 1,352
Popular Tanton WFR Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 328 ft • 265 •
This trail pushes continues to push the grade to reach the summit. Narrow and fast with some creative use of the topography to incorporate berms or banked turns into the tread. A modest native rock feature marks the summit and a...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 282 ft • 226 •
Highly rated popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 298 ft • 196 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 4,436 ft • 95 ft • 125 •
1st of 2 beginner level trail loops being added to the Tanton WFR trails.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,133 ft • 17 ft • 88 •
2nd of 2 beginner level trail loops added to the Tanton WFR trails. Follow the daily directional convention of the trail system.
Photos of Tanton WFR Mountain Bike
Videos of Tanton WFR Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Trail | Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:56pm (America/Detroit) Jun 11, 2026 | Ideal | cowan8732 | ||
| Black Trail | Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:55pm (America/Detroit) Jun 11, 2026 | Ideal | cowan8732 | ||
| Blue Trail | May 14, 2026 @ 8:22pm (America/Detroit) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | cowan8732 | ||
| Beginner North Loop | May 14, 2026 @ 8:22pm (America/Detroit) May 14, 2026 | Variable | cowan8732 | ||
| Beginner South Loop | May 14, 2026 @ 8:21pm (America/Detroit) May 14, 2026 | Variable | cowan8732 | ||
| Parking to Green | Apr 20, 2025 @ 7:58am Apr 20, 2025 | Variable | Jayvw TOMMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cowan8732 | add | report | activity #96765964 and 1 more | Jun 11, 2026 @ 3:55pm Jun 11, 2026 |
| ChrystalnNteUc | wishlist | region | activity #95688643 | May 27, 2026 @ 11:28pm May 27, 2026 |
| ChrystalnNteUc | wishlist | region | activity #95574721 | May 26, 2026 @ 10:35am May 26, 2026 |
| cowan8732 | add | report | activity #94934965 | May 17, 2026 @ 1:19pm May 17, 2026 |
| cowan8732 | add | report | activity #94721212 and 4 more | May 14, 2026 @ 5:21pm May 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | @cowan8732 Thanks John. | Sep 25, 2025 @ 6:07pm Sep 25, 2025 | ||
| report | All clear now. | Sep 25, 2025 @ 3:23pm Sep 25, 2025 | ||
| report | Thanks guys! | Sep 24, 2025 @ 6:29pm Sep 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun trail, a lot of sand but that's hard to... | Sep 16, 2021 @ 2:32pm Sep 16, 2021 | ||
| report | Is the Green Trail cleared of trees? My wife... | Mar 24, 2021 @ 7:16am Mar 24, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCune Preserve | 25 | 0.9 km | |||
| Wildwood Hills | 3 | 4.7 km | |||
| Petosky State Park | 3 | 5.9 km | |||
| Tomahawk Motorcycle Trails | 5 | 6 km | |||
| Offield Family Viewlands | 6 | 7.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 955 ft | 3 miles | 430 ft | #5,325 | #1,929 | 13 | 111 | 2,192 | ||
| E-Bike | 6 | 8 miles | 955 ft | 3 miles | 430 ft | #7,659 | #2,287 | 111 | 28 | |||
| Hike | 6 | 8 miles | 955 ft | 3 miles | 430 ft | #14,628 | #6,452 | 2 | 111 | 80 | ||
| Trail Running | 6 | 8 miles | 955 ft | 3 miles | 430 ft | #13,587 | #5,658 | 111 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tanton WFR
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tanton WFR?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tanton WFR are:
- Blue Trail (4.5/5)
- Black Trail (4.2/5)
- Green Trail (4.2/5)
- Beginner North Loop (0/5)
- Beginner South Loop (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tanton WFR?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Tanton WFR are:
- September (48 activities)
- August (33 activities)
- July (32 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tanton WFR?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Tanton WFR. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Tanton WFR?
The longest trail in Tanton WFR is Green Trail at 2.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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