DTE Energy Foundation
Chelsea, MI. About a 1.5 hour drive from Toledo.
DTE Foundation Trail system is over 20 miles of purpose built "flow" trails. This trail system offers 4 loops of progressively increasing difficulty. The Green loop is ideal for beginners. The Sugar Loop offers challenges even for experienced riders. Michigan Recreation Passport required (pay to park, annual or day pass)
Island Lake Recreation Area
Brighton, MI. About a 1.5 hour drive from Toledo
Island Lake contains two distinct loops totaling roughly 14 miles. The trails are rated beginner to intermediate. The map and signing are easy to follow. Michigan Recreation Passport required (pay to park, annual or day pass)
Potawatomi Trail
Pinckney, MI. About 1.5 hr from Toledo
The Potawatomi Trail is located in the Pinckney Recreation Area. The 17 mile trail is a mix of technical roots and rocks with sections of smooth flow riding. Michigan Recreation Passport required (pay to park, annual or day pass)
Brighton Recreation Area
Brighton, MI. About 1.5 hr from Toledo
Brighton Recreation Area includes 3 loops of widely different levels of difficulty. The easiest being the short Appleton Lake loop, Murray Lake is a little harder and the Torn Shirt trail being the hardest of the three. The 17 mile trail system is a mix of technical roots and rocks with sections of smooth flow riding. Michigan Recreation Passport required (pay to park, annual or day pass)
Highland Recreation Area
Highland, MI. About 1.75 hr from Toledo
Highland Recreation Area includes 3 loops. The 15 mile trail system is a technical trail including a mix of sand, roots and rocks all punctuated with short punchy climbs with sections of smooth flow riding. Michigan Recreation Passport required (pay to park, annual or day pass)
East Rim Trail
New Boston, OH. About 2 hours drive from Toledo
The East Rim Trail is located in the Cuyahoga National Park very close to I-80. It is roughly 9 miles and can be linked to other area trails
Alum Creek State Park
Lewis Center, OH (near Columbus). About 2 hr drive from Toledo.
Alum Creek S.P. has 3 individual Trails, A beginner loop (2 miles), P1 (6 miles) and P2 (5 miles). The beginner loop features a fun skills park called Gnomewood. P1 & P2 are intermediate level technical trails. Construction is underway to connect all of these trails with singletrack trails along the Alum Creek Resevoir The park surrounds a Alum Creek reservoir and also features camping, fishing, boating and a beach.
Mohican State Park
Loudenville OH. About 2.5 hr from Toledo.
Mohican is a long (over 20 miles) and challenging trail with roots, rocks and challenging climbs. It gives riders a chance to take in one of the most beautiful areas of the state while testing their mettle. The park also features camping, fishing and hiking.