Bald Mtn Rec Area - Mountain Bike near Oakland charter Township, Michigan
~1188-1230 Harmon Rd, Oakland Charter Township, MI 48363, USA,Oakland charter Township,Michigan
42.78325027, -83.1969228
Address: ~1188-1230 Harmon Rd, Oakland Charter Township, MI 48363, USA
GPS: 42°46'59.7"N 83°11'48.9"W
Maps | Directions
State: Michigan
Trail Length: 12.00 miles
MTB Difficulty: Beginner
Trail Type: Loop
MTB Trail Type: Singletrack

Mountain Bike

Description: There are two nice-and-narrow trails. The upper is probably best with hills, slopes, and several overlooks. Both routes get muddy and stay muddy until summer. The upper trail is over 7 miles and the lower trail is about 5 miles.Bald Mountain Recreation Area has eight miles of trails in the north unit and seven miles in the south unit. They are mostly single track trails with great markings for location, they are directional in the north unit. There are a few considerable hills going both up and down throughout. Riders pass many ponds and a few streams while weaving through the rolling terrain. The usual rocks and ruts and ruts are present on all trailsRiding Hints:In the south unit -- One preference is to follow the trail the way it is numbered. It is a loop and to start you go left at the forks following the intersection numbers in increasing order until you get to the outside of the loop. Then the ride back at the end can be pretty fast if you keep pedaling.In the north unit -- These are directional so you have to follow the way the arrows go. A good ride is to start on the white trail and take the sledding hill loop that goes off of the white trail. It is the hilliest. It puts you back on the white trail and you then finish that trail. The orange loop starts where the white trail ends and that one too is up hill most of the first half but you are rewarded for the last half with speed almost all the way back. Courtesy of Singletracks.com

More Information

Add Resource

Link to another great resource

Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

Read More
  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Oakland charter Township, Michigan

  1. Head east on W Buell Rd toward High Winds Ln (0.3 mi)
  2. Turn left onto Rochester Rd (0.9 mi)
  3. Turn left onto Stoney Creek Rd (2.1 mi)
  4. Turn right onto Lake George Rd/Stoney Creek Rd (0.5 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Stoney Creek Rd (0.9 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Harmon Rd (0.5 mi)
  7. Turn left
    Destination will be on the right
    (46 ft)
to add photos & videos and suggest edits

Guest Review/Comments

/5
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Edit Review Delete Review
Reply Cancel

Other Mountain Bike Trails Nearby

Add Location

Addison Oaks County Park

Leonard, Michigan

2.1 miles NE

Addison Oaks is a scenic 1,140-acre park in northeast Oakland County with two lakes and spring-fed ponds containing fast, flowing, fun mountain bike trails. Located next to Bald Mountain Recreation...

Disc Golf, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

disc golf Folf Course

Lake Orion High School

Orion charter Township, Michigan

2.7 miles SW

Unmarked trails with a mixture of singletrack and doubletrack. Avoid parking at the school during school hours.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Orion Oaks

Orion charter Township, Michigan

4.7 miles W

Truly a hidden gym. Five well marked bike loops, 33 sign posts, and 3 designated parking areas all inside 916 acres. Diverse terrain includes marshland, forest, a large lake, a creek,...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Stony Creek Metro Park

Oakland charter Township, Michigan

5.9 miles SE

"Hills, gravel, rocks and ruts - heaven to mountain bikers - can be conquered on the mountain bike trails at Stony Creek Metropark. Nearly 14 miles of dirt paths with tight curves and...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Paint Creek

Rochester, Michigan

7.6 miles SE

Very flat easy trail that runs along the Paint creek from Rochester to Orion in Suburban Detroit area. Slight elevation from Rochester to Orion. Mostly graveled and very smooth, great...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Bloomer Park

Rochester Hills, Michigan

8.8 miles SE

A great free ride area you can go all day! giant logs, tight twisty riverside single track. there are tons of neat obstacles ie; picnic tables, pallets over 3' logs.If you run the trail...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

River Bends Mountain Bike Trail

Shelby charter Township, Michigan

12.2 miles SE

Easy trail with mild climbs and lots of twists, making this an excellent beginners trail.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Ortonville trail

Brandon Township, Michigan

13.6 miles NW

Follow the posted signs to the right all the way around to do the whole loop. Lots of signs to help navigate.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Clinton River Park

Utica, Michigan

13.6 miles SE

Bi-directional, multi-use trail along the Clinton River

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Pontiac Lake

White Lake charter Township, Michigan

16.1 miles SW

There's only one trail, its an 11 mile loop. This is a fun ride. Well kept trail.added: The orignal one sentance description is an injustice - both to the trail and to unsuspecting...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Holly Rec

Holly, Michigan

16.4 miles W

6 miles of single track out and back.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Holly Holdridge Lakes State Recreation Area

Holly, Michigan

20.0 miles W

Located in Northern Oakland County with the feel of being up north, Holdridge Lakes offers something for everyone! There are plenty of fun and flowing sections along with climbs that will make you...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Highland Oaks

Holly, Michigan

21.1 miles W

Great area for mountain biking.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Hickory Glen

Commerce Charter Township, Michigan

21.1 miles SW

The trail loop is 5.7 miles. Look for yellow arrows (some at eye level and some higher) pointing you in the correct direction of the trail loop. Carsonite-type ground markers have also...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Highland Recreation

Highland Charter Township, Michigan

21.7 miles SW

Description: This is the trail everyone wants kept secret. 16.2 total available miles of winding, climbing, narrow singletrack built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Ride the A...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Novi Tree Farm (Lakeshore Park)

Novi, Michigan

24.4 miles SW

Starts on right hand side and is all pure sweet single track. It is technical and has many manmade stunts(rockgardens, log jumps) with bypass at each. The main feature is "THE CRATER"....

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Seven Lakes State Park

Fenton, Michigan

24.4 miles W

Intermediate rated mountain bike trail.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Columbus County Park

Columbus, Michigan

24.5 miles E

CRAMBA-IMBA is developing trails at Columbus County Park with a 1.5 mile loop currently open for riding.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Proud Lake

Milford Charter Township, Michigan

25.2 miles SW

Loops 3 and 4 are the best. Some steepish ups and downs. Pretty good for a after-work trail ride. Watch out for horse are they share the trail.

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Kensington To Proud Lake Connector

Milford Charter Township, Michigan

26.4 miles SW

The trail is approx 2 miles long and connects the Kensington paved trails with the Proud Lake Recreational area crossing both South Hill Rd and Old Plank Rd. When you cross Old Plank...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

More Similar Arenas Near Bald Mtn Rec Area:

Mountain Bike Trails Things to Do

Nearby Campsites

More Campsites Near Bald Mtn Rec Area:

Campsites

Embed Arena

Where do you plan to embed this code?

<script src="https://www.freearenas.com/embed/a45523056"></script>

Copy
×
loading...

Edit Your Experience

Log Your Visit to This Location

We've logged that you went. Is there anything else you want to add?

Thank you for your review/comment

We've recorded your comments. Is there anything else you want to add?

By recording your visit on FreeArenas.com, you'll have a collection of all the great places you've been and provide valuable information for yourself and others in the future.

Have you been to this location?

/5
Cancel

Donate to the Cause

Help us inspire and inform every person to enjoy life and the great outdoors in a responsible way. There's a lot of ways to do this. Here's a few ways we're working on our mission right now: Providing information, Building and maintaining local trails, Helping and teaching kids to fix their bikes, Cleaning up local parks to provide safe and clean places to enjoy nature. Learn More

Update Review

/5

New Collection

Add an Arena

Just some quick info about this location to get started...