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4,221 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-295 ft
Descent
00:05:55
Avg time
-245 ft
Altitude change
669 ft
Altitude min
922 ft
Altitude max
915 ft
Altitude start
669 ft
Altitude end
-5.814%
Grade
-24.094%
Grade max
22.656%
Grade min
903 ft
Distance climb
3,222 ft
Distance down
97 ft
Distance flat
00:05:55
Avg time
Copper Ridge Details
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- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCopper Ridge
Traverse City, Michigan -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerGarfield Township
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Copper Ridge is a 4,221 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Traverse City Michigan. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 55 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to copper-ridge trailhead
(44.750920, -85.655790)
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Apr 25, 2020 , Traverse City
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Nearby Trails
- Upper Ridge Trail 72 ft
- Connector 400 ft
- Copper Ridge Trail 502 ft
- Copper Ridge Trail 725 ft
- Unnamed Trail 784 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copper Ridge
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Where is Copper Ridge located?
Copper Ridge is located in Copper Ridge, Traverse City, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Copper Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.75092, -85.65579.
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How hard is Copper Ridge?
Copper Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.814%.
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What is the elevation gain for Copper Ridge?
Copper Ridge has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 295 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 669 ft to 922 ft.
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Is Copper Ridge a point to point trail?
Copper Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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