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      River Bends Park contains 8.5 miles of trails, both dirt two-track, and CRAMBA-maintained single track. An asphalt path runs throughout the park, crossing the Clinton River to Woodall Neighborhood Park, and it will eventually connect to downtown Utica.

      Containing a paved path, wide two track, and single track trail, River Bends is a park for everyone. The single track trail winds its way south along beautifully wooded, terraced ridge before turning north and snaking through trees and heavy brush tunnels. The single track trails are beginner friendly but present enough of a challenge that seasoned riders won't be bored.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: Municipal Park
      Land Manager: Shelby Township Parks and Recreation
      Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Use entrance off 22 Mile road west of Shelby road. Park in the southeast corner of parking lot. Regular Tuesday Night CRAMBA rides start at 6:30 from the Utica Police Parking Lot off of Auburn Rd accessing the trail from the southern end when trail conditions are favorable.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 27, 2021
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      14
      Trails Trail Running
      14
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      692 ft
      Total Vertical
      117 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      742 ft
      Reports
      661
      Photos
      16
      Ridden Counter
      3,976

      Photos of River Bends Park Mountain Bike

      76 |
      Nov 29, 2020 @ 5:05pm
      Nov 29, 2020
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      Nov 29, 2020 @ 5:05pm
      Nov 29, 2020
      70 |
      Sep 23, 2020 @ 2:53pm
      Sep 23, 2020
      64 |
      Sep 23, 2020 @ 2:53pm
      Sep 23, 2020
      46 |
      Jul 17, 2020 @ 7:07am
      Jul 17, 2020
      70 |
      May 27, 2020 @ 8:08pm
      May 27, 2020
      96 |
      Apr 24, 2020 @ 3:40pm
      Apr 24, 2020
      105 |
      Nov 14, 2019 @ 1:01pm
      Nov 14, 2019
      | 1 comments

      Videos of River Bends Park Mountain Bike

      Biking With Rob From MTB Michigan // River...
      7:12 | 149 | Jan 27, 2020 , Shelby Township
      Biking With Rob From MTB Michigan // River...
      7:12 | 261 | Jan 27, 2020 , Shelby Township
      Biking With Rob From MTB Michigan // River...

      7:12 | 107 | Jan 27, 2020
      007 Enjoy the Little Things

      9:29 | 134 | Jul 23, 2019
      009 Michigan Mountain Biking Day at River Bends

      20:18 | 224 | Jul 23, 2019
      youtuber First Time Fat Biking • River Bends Park,...

      9:58 | 241 | Feb 8, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      user #1824934BikeskidiscriddentrailSpring Hill Trail and 3 more
      Jul 4, 2022 @ 3:23pm
      2 days
      user #634487jer091addreportClinton-Kalamazoo (CK) - Red loop and 7 more
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 6:03pm
      2 days
      user #1607604SmallBearwishlistregionRiver Bends Park
      Jul 1, 2022 @ 6:56am
      Jul 1, 2022
      user #2914035JohnhamburgeraddkarmaRiver Bends Park
      Jul 1, 2022 @ 6:17am
      Jul 1, 2022
      user #2851376SilasvJFHvKwishlisttrailClinton-Kalamazoo (CK) - Red loop
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 2:58pm
      Jun 30, 2022

      Recent Comments

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      user #1421675TeeosterreportRiver Bends to Utica ConnectorChecked with the Utica Mayor and he said the...
      Nov 24, 2020 @ 6:45am
      Nov 24, 2020
      user #2342687StachurskitrailYellow: Between The Trails (BTT) TrailEnjoyable
      Aug 7, 2020 @ 3:41am
      Aug 7, 2020
      user #2107101Lage8387trailBlueGreat flow, tons of fun
      May 2, 2020 @ 5:46pm
      May 2, 2020
      user #1519545NicSoe97trailYellow: Between The Trails (BTT) TrailA very nice novice trail well taken care off...
      May 2, 2018 @ 2:00pm
      May 2, 2018
      user #1519545NicSoe97trailYellow: Entrance TrailA really good trail if your new to mountain...
      May 2, 2018 @ 1:57pm
      May 2, 2018

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1516 miles692 ft4 miles118 ft
      #886#4581666135,581
      E-Bike14 miles138 ft75 ft
      5954
      Hike1416 miles692 ft4 miles118 ft
      #650#396661279
      Trail Running1416 miles692 ft4 miles118 ft
      #651#39366133
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