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Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Lakelands Trail State Park Trail Head

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United States

Michigan

Livingston County

Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Lakelands Trail State Park Trail Head

Hard

4.5

(9314)

12,015

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Silver Lake – Portage River loop from Lakelands Trail State Park Trail Head

07:19

90.2km

580m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.4 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.5 km

Silver Lake

Highlight • Lake

Silver Lake is the largest lake in the Pinckney State Recreation Area. It offers a large picnic area, as well as a swim beach and rental facilities for kayaks, canoes, …

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21.0 km

Pickerel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Embark on a serene escape to Pickerel Lake—an 80-acre, undeveloped haven. This pristine retreat offers untouched natural beauty. Runners can immerse themselves in the tranquil landscape, surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness that defines Pickerel Lake.

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22.3 km

Bridge through Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

After crossing Hankerd Road, this bridge runs over a meadow. Slow down a bit and watch out for debris here.

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23.8 km

Dead Lake

Lake

40.4 km

Green Lake

Highlight • Lake

Green Lake is a 90.5-acre lake within the Waterloo State Recreation Area. The lake has a trail that follows its western bank and can be a good area to spot birds or other wildlife.

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58.5 km

Sugarloaf Hill

Peak

63.5 km

Winnewana Lake

Highlight • Lake

Winnewana Lake is a small reservoir near Winnewana Impoundment, which is a 500-acre lake in Michigan. This is a great spot to experience nature and see wildlife since a lot …

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65.8 km

Big Kame

Highlight • Summit

Green Lake is a 90.5-acre freshwater lake within Waterloo Recreation Area. Along the west bank of the lake, there is a paved path that allows for great views of the water and opportunities to spot some wildlife along your ride.

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78.5 km

Pinckney State Recreation Area

Highlight • Trail

A 11,000-acre park known for its rolling forests, quiet inland lakes, and one of Michigan’s best networks of hiking and biking trails. The eastern half of the 34-mile Waterloo–Pinckney Trail …

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81.8 km

Portage River

Highlight • River

This is where the the Portage River separates Watson Lake and Halfmoon Lake. Both lakes as well as the river are known for great fishing.

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90.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.2 km

13.5 km

5.91 km

2.14 km

1.21 km

876 m

513 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

36.3 km

7.76 km

5.71 km

593 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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