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Mountain Biking at Yankee Springs Recreation Area

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Trails: 12 miles of trails
Access fee: Park entry pass
Nearest town: Middleville, MI
Trail map: Available at the park
Web site: Yankee Springs Rec. Area
Points of interest:
Other activities: Hiking, cross-country skiing
Lodging: 27 cabins are available from the park. Grand Rapids has lots of accommodations.
Camping: 345 sites are in the park
Weather forecast: Grand Rapids
Tourism info: Grand Rapids/Kent County
Getting to the trail: Take Exit 61 off US-131, then head east on A-42 about 8 miles to the park.
Map of local region: Middleville

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Number of ratings: 8
Average rating: 4.75  

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: May, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: All of them
Favorite trails: Devils soup bowl
Best time to go: any
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Scenery was awesome, the trail had some technical feats in the middle, trail had it all sand, ruts, rocks, hill climbs and decents
It rocked

What I disliked: had a few trail post that have been vandilized, and hard to find way round at times for beginners,
Comments: Love seeing those red cross signs!
keeps you in touch so you don't get too crazy!!!
Submitted by: A.I.
from: Michigan
Date submitted: June 2, 2005

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Once
I last rode there in: May, 2005
Trails that I have ridden: All
Favorite trails: The Pines
Best time to go: Spring
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Excellent Scenery and nice areas to just take in a view.
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments:
Submitted by: Lori
from: MI
Date submitted: May 15, 2005

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: Oct, 2002
Trails that I have ridden: all of them
Favorite trails: deep lake trail and the devils soup bowl
Best time to go: fall
Trail marking: Poor
Trail maintenance: Fair
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: they were good but too wide and not technical enough. The only technical ride is the soup bowl. it is a good workout lots of hills
What I disliked: too wide
Comments: camping is good close to the trail.
Submitted by: paul
from: Chicago IL
Date submitted: March 22, 2005

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: Nov, 2004
Trails that I have ridden: Only one main trail. N/A
Favorite trails: Only one main trail. N/A
Best time to go: Anytime
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
What I liked: Great scenery! Nice downhills and some long uphills with roots.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Comments: Some sand, some technical uphills. Not for the beginner! Night rides are fun here but you will miss the awesome scenery. Great workout.
Submitted by: GORG
from: Kalamazoo, MI
Date submitted: Nov 9, 2004

4          

Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: Several times
I last rode there in: July, 2004
Trails that I have ridden:
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: Fall
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: You will be in shape after riding this trail a few times, Beautiful Surroundings
What I disliked:
Comments: Fuel up at Sam's Joint after your ride!
Submitted by: JES
from: MI
Date submitted: July 17, 2004

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: August, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: All
Favorite trails:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: This trail is a joy to ride. There's several beautiful places to stop and lots of memorable environments. There's this area of pines that will knock you off your feet, it's so serene.
What I disliked:
Comments: Sand, sand, sand. It's a challenge if you've never riden under those conditions. Beginners will definitely be turned off, as will out of shape riders.
Submitted by: J.R.
from: Michigan
Date submitted: April 7, 2004

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Area name: Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Number of times riding the trail: A few times
I last rode there in: June, 2003
Trails that I have ridden: Entire Loop
Favorite trails:
Best time to go: Summer Fall
Trail marking: Fair
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Pretty intense at times, not for beginners.
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: Adam
from: Grand Rapids
Date submitted: July 21, 2003

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Area name: Yankee Springs Rec. Area
Number of times that I rode the trails: Once
Date that I last rode there: May, 2001
Trails that I rode:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
Likes and dislikes: It was a different type of ride. Lots of varitation.
Favourite trails:
Comments: There was a lot of loose sand which was a little difficult for a beginner.
Submitted by: D.B.
from:
Date submitted: May 22, 2001

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