Review Date
April 23, 2007

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Reviewed by: ryguy79 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Short but fun if you're already on the island. I was on the island with family and took my bike just to get around, but was glad to find some decent riding to keep my occupied...not a big fan of the touristy stuff. I wouldn't go there for the riding, but if you're already there, its worth doing some riding away from everyone on the rental cruisers and the horse carriage traffic.

Recommended Route:
No clue, I just rode around without knowing where I was going

Review Date
August 24, 2006

Overall Rating
 0 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: jvb0306 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
The trails around Arch Rock (Manitou and the eastern portion of Tranquil Bluff) have technical sections, with short steep climbs, roots, and rocks. Almost everything else is fairly tame.

Bring your own bike though- the rental places stock fully rigid bikes with street tires.

Recommended Route:
Around the Island:
Manitou to Tranquil Bluff, then take the Swamp Trail/Porter Hank's loop to British Landing. From here, follow the Croghan Water trail to Partridge, then Crack-in-the-Island back to pavement. Then any trail around Fort Hill is good.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
There's a good (but short) downhill on the unnamed trail next to the rifle range.

Review Date
May 6, 2004

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 2 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 2 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a year

Reviewed by: Dan Harrison ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I agree with the posters who say they wouldn't make a special trip t othe Island for the MTBing. Once a year, at the end of the Port Huron-Mackinac boat race, I find myself with a half-day to kill. Rent a hardtail and get out of town. My ride always includes Tranquil Bluff and Sugar Loaf; there's lots of ways to get around.
It's not about the trail, it's about the cool scenery.
See the map link and sample route link below.

Recommended Route:
Here's a link to an interactive map of the island: http://www.mackinac.com/maps/flashmap.html Here's a link to a sample route I posted on the MMBA bulletin board: http://www.lmb.org/ford/mack.htm

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Munising area: Bruno's Run & Grand Island;
Straits area: Wilderness State Park
Cheboygan area: Black Mountain, Bois Blanc (very primitive)

Review Date
October 7, 2003

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Every few months

Review Date
August 18, 2002

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once