Holly Holdridge Lakes State Recreation Area
Holly, Michigan
| Address: | ~13088-13456 Hess Rd, Holly, MI 48442, USA |
| GPS: |
42°49'52.0"N 83°35'9.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Michigan |
| Trail Length: | 15.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
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 think twice about your ride selection! Dogs: Leashed Courtesy of MTBProject.com
Part of the Holly Recreation Area, the trail system consists of three loops: 1) A .75 mile loop called Turtle Trail...great for the kids or a quick warm up. 2) The North Loop, a 2.25 mile section of flat trail, rolling through fields and hardwoods and 3) The West Loop, a 5 mile trail with rolling hills and water crossings. The Holdridge Trail system also has a 15-mile advanced trail, Gruber's Grinder, in addition to the ones listed above. It is very technical, much like Highland State, and should be ridden by newcomers with caution. Difficulty: Many of the trails are great for beginners and families. Gruber's Grinder is great for hard core riders. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
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.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Holly, Michigan
- Head north on N Saginaw St toward Oakland St (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Grange Hall Rd (2.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Hess Rd (1.4 mi)
- Turn left (197 ft)
- Keep left (128 ft)
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