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Marquette

Michigan

Lake Superior scenery and technical terrain! Tackle 180 miles on the rugged shores of the Great Lake.

Marquette is a city located on the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It's a city known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a growing arts and culture scene. The area offers opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and exploring the rugged coastline.

The area has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The best time for mountain biking is generally late spring through fall, when the weather is milder. Summer can bring humidity and insects, while winter is best for snow sports. Be prepared for changing weather conditions and check trail conditions before riding.

Featured MTB Trails

Marquette has become a popular mountain biking destination, offering 180 miles of a network of trails that are known for their technical challenges and scenic views. The trails wind through the forests and rocky terrain of the Upper Peninsula.

  • IMBA Ride Center: Marquette is designated as an IMBA Bronze-Level Ride Center, highlighting its diverse and challenging trail systems managed by the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN).

  • South Marquette Trails (NTN - Noquemanon Trail Network): This is the heart of Marquette's riding. An extensive network with everything from machine-built flow (e.g., Flow, Down Dogger, Benson Grade) to extremely technical, rocky, and rooty singletrack (e.g., Carp River Trail, Eh Line, Freak N Nature). Offers stunning views of Lake Superior.

  • North Marquette Trails (NTN): Features more cross-country oriented trails with challenging climbs and descents, including sections like the Pioneer Loop and Collinsville.

  • Harlow Lake Recreation Area: Offers a more rugged, backcountry feel with scenic and challenging trails like Hogsback and Top of the World.

  • RAMBA Trails (Range Area Mountain Bike Association - Ishpeming/Negaunee, nearby): Just a short drive west, this expanding system offers fantastic, purpose-built trails like the Marquette County Loop, often with a more remote feel.

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