Review Date
August 24, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: onlycrimson ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
Pontiac Lake has some of the best technical single track in Michigan. There are plenty of rocks, roots, drop offs, climbs, sand and trees to keep you busy. Some areas are pretty rough, so keep a loose grip on the bars. The downhill areas are really fun. The super tight downhill switchback "Luge" area is very neat.

Recommended Route:
Start from the marked trail head and ride the trail through. Pretty straight forward.

Other recommended trails in the same area:
Highland, Maybury, Island Lake, Stony Creek

Review Date
May 5, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: Riding Flamingo ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
As compared to other trails in the area it is a very fast trail. It takes an enthusiast just under one hour to complete. It is generally not very twisty but the speed and some bone shaking areas will compensate the fun. There are some hard (for Michigan at least) climbs and one crazy descent. Overall a great workout for a day after work.

Review Date
June 11, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 4 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Reviewed by: murderface ,  Weekend Warrior

Summary:
Great Michigan Trail. Offers a long enough ride with enough of nature's obstacles like rock gardens, brisk climbs and burner descents to keep you motivated and smiling. A few well placed log rides would really put this trail over the top!

Review Date
October 20, 2007

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a month

Reviewed by: supermangao ,  Downhiller

Summary:
This trail is as fun as you make it. Attak it and it'll give you a nice workout, plently of rocks and mid size climbs to keep your attention. The fun really begins on the fast desends, you can reach speeds in the low 30mph's on the back section if you really dig in.

This is a trail that to reallyg get a great workout you'll want to hit twice during you visit. Another nice thing is during the change of season there aren't a ton of leaves on this trail so maintaining a good clip is not an issue.

Review Date
September 21, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Aerobic Difficulty
 3 of 5

Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5

Ridden Trail:
Once a week

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by: mhb3939 ,  Cross Country Rider

Summary:
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE "mibiker" (review posted on 05/25/2004) RIDE PONT. IN UNDER 40MINS...I THINK THAT WOULD BE THE TRAIL RECORD!! HAS ANYONE DONE THIS TRAIL IN UNDER 40 MINS, IF SO EMAIL ME SO I CAN COME OUT AND SEE IT!!!! THATS "UNDER 40 MINS...NOT 40+ MINS..UNDER AS IN 39,38,37 ECT MINS!!! THE ENITER TRAIL FROM PARKING LOT BACK TO PARKING LOT (WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR) IE..TRAILHEAD. THATS WHERE THE TIME "SHOULD START" .....

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