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D Loop

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 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. MI
  3. …Eastern Michigan
  4. Highland State Recreation Area
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“D Loop is the fourth of four stacked loops with extended climbs and rocks to negotiate. ”

Kristen Arendt
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3.6

Miles

5.7

KM

Loop

1,118' 341 m

High

1,012' 308 m

Low

216' 66 m

Up

203' 62 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

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Popular with hunters during deer season. Check Michigan DNR site for exact dates and wear orange when appropriate. A Michigan "Recreation Passport" is required to park at the trailhead.

Description

D Loop has some of the more technical hiking in the Highland State Recreation Area with lots of tight turns, some rocks, and longer climbs. Your time is spent navigating rocks and roots on this narrow singletrack. From the trailhead on Livingston Road, you can connect to the D Loop from the A Loop.

Contacts

Land Manager: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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Kristen Arendt
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#2

in Highland State Recreation Area

#24665

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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#2

in Highland State Recreat…

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in Michigan

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Rocks and leaves on the D Loop.
Feb 16, 2016 near Milford, MI

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