Reviewed by: Tim , from Lewiston

Summary:
It is a fun trail with plenty of hills and picker bushes. But it is still worth the ride. For the part after the bridge it is a boardwalk. You may want to walk that. My friend and I did it, and when he fell off I could bearly see him. 11 miles of singletrack a grat trail

Recommended Route:
Start from the pigeon river campground. Head south to the bridge up through the swamp and up to the over look and back down.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Buttles Road Pathway. 3 Miles north of Lewiston on Buttles Road. 6 miles long.

Reviewed by: DG , from Auburn Hills, MI

Summary:
As the other reviews have stated its not overly technical but still lots of FUN. Great place to take people just getting into Mnt Biking, usually no one else on the trail and lots of nice scenery. When your done check out the WHite Wolf Inn just S of Vanderbuilt on 27 The Food is AWSOME and say HI to Randy.

Recommended Route:
Start at the Pigeon River where it crosses Sturgeon Valley Rd

Reviewed by: Greg and Sonia Lake , from Roscommon, Mi

Summary:
Although we wouldn't consider this a "technical" trail, it is alot of FUN to ride. The scenery is worth the trip alone. The best part of the ride was coming upon Section 4 Lake. Expecting it to be a small mudhole, it was a surprise to find a lake with blue/green pristine water. Our only regret was not jumping in! Altough there were many small inclines, there was only one big hill approaching the "Overlook". Another unique feature was the almost two mile board walk traversing thru the swamp. A little hard to manuvere a times but definitely fun. And, yes, one of us did fall off but we are not saying who! What we can't decide is what was the most perfect ending; the Corona we treated ourselves to at the trails end, or realizing that we only only live 60 minutes from one of the best mountain bike trails in N. Lower Michigan!

Recommended Route:
Take 1-75 N. to Vanderbilt, head east follow signs to Pigeon River Area.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Glacier Gorge -Gaylord -(Otsego County Country Club)- very technical. VASA Single Track loop - Traverse City - very twisty and very fun!

Reviewed by: LESTER , from MILWAUKEE

Summary:
See previous. Have fun.

Recommended Route:
Start at the trailhead by the Pigeon River, due East from Vanderbilt. Follow the big loop North along the river to the overlook near Devil's Soupbowl. Stop in at the DNR station along the way and be extra nice to the rangers. Want to keep this one open. Plenty of water stops with campgrounds along the trail. Really nice to jump into the Pigeon River from the gravel bridge in Campground #2, verrry refreshing! Beautiful, technical, singletrack with great scenery. I drive the 7+ hours over from Wisconsin annually. This is partof the High Country Pathway, about 76 miles of singletrack total. The ride from Clear Lake State Park to Pigeon River is a back counry riders wet dream! About 6 hours of riding, 100"+ white and red pines, mature beech tree forests complete with bear claw marks on the trunks. Lots of elk in the area, keep your eyes peeled around dawn and dusk. Great brewpub in Gaylord (30 minutes away)right next to I-75. Finish up the ride "milwaukee style" with a cold wheat beer and some wings! yeah baby! Can't wait till Memorial Day weekend. Morel season too!

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Buttles Road Pathway just North of Lewiston.