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1,880 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:07:36
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
711 ft
Altitude min
764 ft
Altitude max
715 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance climb
551 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:07:36
Avg time
Manitou Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaMackinac Island State park
Mackinac Island, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Year Opened2019
A very technically demanding trail with steep punchy climbs and rocky and root filled descents. Exposure to 150+ ft sheer drop as the trail hugs the edge of the cliff for its duration. Best ridden from south to north.
Access Info
Trail beginning is at the end of the East Bluff on Huron Rd. There will be a sign that says Robinsons Folly, that is the start of the trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 9 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to manitou-trail trailhead
(45.852670, -84.605300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manitou Trail
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Where is Manitou Trail located?
Manitou Trail is located in Mackinac Island State park, Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Mackinac Island State park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.85267, -84.6053.
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How hard is Manitou Trail?
Manitou Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Manitou Trail?
Manitou Trail has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 711 ft to 764 ft.
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Is Manitou Trail a point to point trail?
Manitou Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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