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3.0 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:14:05
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
649 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude max
681 ft
Altitude start
650 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
1,627 ft
Distance climb
4,304 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:14:05
Avg time
Lower Rouge Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCanton
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeGravel Path
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
Mostly gravel path that takes you along the Lower River Rouge and through Heritage Park where you can make loops and even hit some mountain bike trails. Trail connects to the paved I-275 Metro Path
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- 24 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to lower-rouge-trail trailhead
(42.289190, -83.486220)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Rouge Trail
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Where is Lower Rouge Trail located?
Lower Rouge Trail is located in Canton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Canton trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.28919, -83.48622.
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How hard is Lower Rouge Trail?
Lower Rouge Trail is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Rouge Trail?
Lower Rouge Trail has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 649 ft to 681 ft.
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Is Lower Rouge Trail a point to point trail?
Lower Rouge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
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