Brighton Rec Area

Two mountain bikers smiling and posing together on a wooded trail. The person on the left is wearing a bright green top and a helmet, while the person on the right is dressed in a white shirt and camo shorts. Both are standing next to their bikes, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves. Brighton Rec Area mountain bike trail.

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Level: Intermediate

Length: 23 mi (37 km)

Surface: Singletrack

Configuration: Loop

Elevation: +710/ -558 ft

Total: 276 riders

Mountain Biking Brighton Rec Area

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#8 of 323 mountain bike trails in Michigan

#267 in the world

There are four loops, including Torn Shirt and Murray Lake. Murray Lake is the easier of the two and is total of 9.2 miles in length. There are tight singletracks as well as fast sections. I would recommend for the beginner to intermediate riders. You can even cut the loop by 2 miles by forgoing the Lost Loop at the 2.7 mile marker. Torn Shirt is about 6 miles in length and is little bit more technical. Both loops start and return at the same parking area.

First added by Blurt on Oct 16, 2007. Last updated May 9, 2020. → add an update

Before you go

Drinking water: unknown
Lift service: unknown
Night riding: unknown
Pump track: unknown
Restrooms: yes
Fat bike grooming: unknown
E-bikes allowed: unknown
Fee required: unknown

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Getting there

Route to Trailhead with Google Maps

Exit Lee Rd off of US23. Go south on Whitmore Lake Rd on the west side of US 23. 1/2 mile south of Lee Rd. go west on Maltby Rd. After about 5 miles west (past two stop signs) turn on to Baur Rd near a bend. It's a dirt road from hence. Take the second left onto Silver Lake Rd which will take you to the Brighton State Park entrance.

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