Brighton Recreation Trail System
Brighton, Michigan
| Address: | ~Bishop Lake Complex, Brighton, MI 48116, USA |
| GPS: |
42°30'0.9"N 83°50'6.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Michigan |
| Trail Length: | 15.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The two loops in this area are popular for intermediate and advanced riders. Torn Shirt Trail is definitely the more difficult of the two, with steeper climbs and descents and more technical riding. Murray Lake Trail is more moderate and flowy - perfect for intermediate riders not quite ready for technical riding. Courtesy of MTBProject.com
There are two trails: 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. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Brighton Rec Area
Brighton Rec Area is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brighton, Michigan. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Brighton Rec Area bike trail in Brighton.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/brighton-rec-area/Brighton Recreation Trail System Mountain Bike Trail, Brighton, Michigan
Two separate trails make up this network, Murray Lake Trail and Torn Shirt Trail. Near Brighton, Michigan.
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/2974933/brighton-recreation-trail-systemNever 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 Brighton, Michigan
- Head south on E Grand River Ave toward W North St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Brighton Lake Rd (1.7 mi)
- Brighton Lake Rd turns slightly left and becomes Hamburg Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Hamburg Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Bauer Rd (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Bishop Lake Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn left (492 ft)
- Turn right at Brighton Recreation (495 ft)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(328 ft)
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