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4.7 miles
Distance
424 ft
Climb
-422 ft
Descent
00:49:35
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
900 ft
Altitude min
962 ft
Altitude max
903 ft
Altitude start
905 ft
Altitude end
0.007%
Grade
-18.083%
Grade max
18.484%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:49:35
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The Dump Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marshall
    , Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15043 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129131 in Trail Running
    • #122161 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden, Teeter Totter

A gnarly and technical trail which will keep you challenged. Just 5 minutes off of I-94.

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  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 10, 2026
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The Dump Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2022 @ 2:00pm
Jul 19, 2022
Trail looks good. I took a chainsaw out to clear the downed tree but someone beat me to it.
Jul 16, 2022 @ 6:45am
Jul 16, 2022
Apr 11, 2022 @ 11:12am
Apr 11, 2022
Some pretty good riding at the dump today. There are a few minor issues to be aware of. First, when crossing over the service road the second time...
Dec 20, 2021 @ 12:40pm
Dec 20, 2021
Variable ice, slick mud, wet leaves and wet features. Spent 6 hours clearing low branches, vines, and dead limbs. Cleaned up the first 1/3 and...
Nov 8, 2021 @ 11:37am
Nov 8, 2021
Can be difficult to see the trail with heavy leaf fall. The wet conditions this year have caused some erosion making roots and rock features more...
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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        Directions to the-dump-65853 trailhead (42.260580, -84.949230)

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        THE DUMP - Mountain Biking Trail - Marshall, Mich.
        20:33 | 278 | Nov 19, 2023 , Marshall
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        14:01 | 396 | May 23, 2021 , Marshall

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Dump

        Where is The Dump located?
        The Dump is located in Marshall, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Marshall trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.26058, -84.94923.
        How hard is The Dump?
        The Dump is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.007%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for The Dump?
        The Dump has 424 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 422 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 900 ft to 962 ft.
        Is The Dump a point to point trail?
        Yes, The Dump is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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