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Mountain Biking in Michigan

Mountain Biking at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

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Trails: a top-rated 11-mile biking trail.
Access fee: Yes
Nearest town: Waterford, MI
Trail map: Available at the park
Web site: Pontiac Lake Rec. Area
Points of interest:
Other activities: Hiking, horseback riding, swimming
Lodging: Pontiac
Camping: 176 sites are in the park
Weather forecast: Pontiac
Tourism info:
Getting to the trail: The park is west of Pontiac on M-59, then north on Williams Lake Road.
Map of local region: Waterford

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Number of ratings: 7
Average rating: 4.93

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2005
Trails that I have ridden:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: spring and summer
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: The layout makes for a fast but challenging ride.
What I disliked: There are a few places where trails cross and are not marked.
Comments: When coming to an unmarked trail, always go to the left and this will provide you with the longest possible track.
Submitted by: JB
from: Grand Blanc, MI
Date submitted: July 17, 2005

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: Apr, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: all 11 miles
Favorite trails: only one trail very challenging
Best time to go: anytime except snowey time sucks than
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: the different challenges ie rocks washout areas long steep hills
What I disliked: stupid people who cant ride sensably or at all
Comments:
Submitted by: ld
from: lake orion mich
Date submitted: April 28, 2005

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Weekly
I last rode there in: August, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: n/a
Favorite trails: n/a
Best time to go: spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: sweet, the scenery and the inclines
What I disliked: ignorant people
Comments:
Submitted by: ZB
from: Michigan
Date submitted: Dec 23, 2004

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Weekly
I last rode there in: August, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: only has one trail
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: anytime, even winter
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Lots of hills, rock drop off's,and roller coasters
What I disliked: people who don't know enough to go the right direction, some one could get hurt badly
Comments: trail origonates at beach parking lot, complete with concession stand and flush toilets
Submitted by: gregthehandyguy
from: ortonville, MI
Date submitted: Aug 8, 2004

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Weekly
I last rode there in: May, 2003
Trails that I have ridden:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: Spring
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Challenging, nice hills both up and down. Trails change toward the end of the season.
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: MAN
from: Macomb Township, MI
Date submitted: May 7, 2003

Area name: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
Date last ridden: June, 2002
Trails ridden: n/a
Favourite trails: n/a
Best time to go: Spring, early summer
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: All of it! Scenery, trails,all around good ride!
What I disliked: Needs better trail Map
Comments:
Submitted by: Joe Rioux
from: Waterford, MI
Date submitted: June 2, 2002

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