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        Valley Spur, a favorite Alger County destination of many dedicated cross country skiers, hikers, and mountain bike enthusiasts, is located on M-94 approximately 5 miles from Munising, Michigan in the Hiawatha National Forest.
        Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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        Region Details
        • 9
        • 5
        • 5

        Region Status
        Open as of Dec 21, 2025
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        30
        Trails Mountain Bike
        20
        Trails Hike
        26
        Trails Trail Running
        26
        Trails Snowshoe
        4
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        4
        Trails Nordic Ski
        11
        Total Distance
        76 miles
        Total Descent
        4,175 ft
        Total Vertical
        346 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        1,048 ft
        Reports
        41
        Photos
        20
        Ridden Counter
        3,433

        Popular Valley Spur Mountain Biking Trails

        90 5.0 10 miles 554 ft 332
        Great flow trail with multiple flavors throughout the trail. Rolling terrain and many nice berms.
        75 4.4 11 miles 726 ft 95
        2nd loop constructed at Valley Spur - Can be accessed by Cedar Streak
        55 0.0 550 ft 52 ft 69
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        55 0.0 2,847 ft 78 ft 20
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 2 miles 22 ft 16
        Flat loop that utilizes old logging paths though a beautiful pine plantation. Route groomed multiple times weekly and reports can be found at https://noquetrails.org/trail-reports/.
        5 0.0 1,078 ft 57 ft 7
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        70 0.0 1,503 ft 8 ft 7
        Flat loop that utilizes old logging paths though a beautiful pine plantation. Route groomed multiple times weekly and reports can be found at https://noquetrails.org/trail-reports/.
        65 0.0 8 miles 312 ft 7
        is a linear trail (not a loop) that connects the Munising Township Recreation Area in Wetmore to the Valley Spur Recreation Area of the Hiawatha National Forest.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 2 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 10 rides

        Photos of Valley Spur Mountain Bike

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        Jun 5, 2024 @ 9:08am
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        Jun 5, 2024
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        Nov 23, 2022 @ 12:03pm
        Nov 23, 2022
        135 |
        Sep 5, 2022 @ 4:43pm
        Sep 5, 2022

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        DonIWQt9gwishlistregionactivity #92981170
        Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:26pm
        Apr 19, 2026
        storktorqaddreportactivity #85872503 and 3 more
        Dec 21, 2025 @ 3:41pm
        Dec 21, 2025
        msmcfateaddtrailactivity #85526046 and 2 more
        Dec 14, 2025 @ 9:42am
        Dec 14, 2025
        msmcfateupdatetrailactivity #85525587 and 2 more
        Dec 14, 2025 @ 9:35am
        Dec 14, 2025
        rhondalassilaupdatetrailactivity #85509841
        Dec 14, 2025 @ 4:47am
        Dec 14, 2025

        Recent Comments

        usernametypetitlecommentdate
        mclimber278trailJust BeechyRiding this trail was quite possibly the most...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 8:43am
        Oct 5, 2025
        BenKoetrailJust BeechyGreat trail! Really well built, bench cut on...
        Sep 23, 2022 @ 3:01pm
        Sep 23, 2022
        jzijlstratrailHemlock ValleyGreat trail, great conditions. Still a little...
        Aug 7, 2022 @ 6:26am
        Aug 7, 2022
        fatbottomgirltrailJust BeechyThis is an awesome trail! Very well designed....
        Sep 4, 2021 @ 8:23am
        Sep 4, 2021

        Nearby Areas

        namedistance
        Hiawatha National Forest 1 24 km
        Munising Bay Trails 3 8 3 16 km
        Bruno's Run 310.1 km
        Grand Island National Recreation Area 1 212.9 km
        Pine Marten 1514.1 km

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1941 miles2,375 ft14 miles344 ft
        #6,863#2,61521372,043
        Hike2674 miles4,144 ft21 miles344 ft
        #3,940#1,39234100
        Trail Running2674 miles4,144 ft21 miles344 ft
        #3,136#830343
        Snowshoe42 miles30 ft2,792 ft30 ft
        #1,377#728520
        Backcountry Ski42 miles30 ft2,792 ft30 ft
        #568#21159
        Nordic Ski1136 miles1,801 ft7 miles269 ft
        #488#1454438

        Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Spur

        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Valley Spur?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Valley Spur are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Valley Spur?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Valley Spur are:
        • August (35 activities)
        • July (31 activities)
        • September (20 activities)
        Check the Valley Spur reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Valley Spur?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Valley Spur. The most popular parking spots are:
        What is the longest trail in Valley Spur?
        The longest trail in Valley Spur is Hemlock Valley at 10.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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