Palmer Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Location:Maple City, Michigan
Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
Mileage: 17 miles
Shape: Looped Trail
Total Ascent: 326’
Signage: Well signed
Located in the heart of Leelanau County, Palmer Woods Forest Reserve boasts over 1,000 acres, making it the largest of all Leelanau Conservancy’s trails in the region. The property is located just off Wheeler Road in Maple City, Michigan, a 30-minute drive west of Traverse City. Palmer offers year-round recreation for all trail users, including:
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Mountain biking
- XC-skiing
Palmer Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Palmer has 17 miles of mountain bike trails that combine The Enlightener, Acer Ridge, and a few connector trails. With several intermediate features, including jumps and drops, riders have many ways to experience the trails and keep every trip to Palmer fresh!
Palmer Woods Hiking Trails
Palmer Woods’ hiking and cross-country skiing trails total more than 10 miles, with more trails in the works! Choose from various distances, including the Price Valley Trail and marquee Darwin Loop Trail.