Moderate Backpacking: Maybury MTB Trail

EXPEDITION OVERVIEW

Welcome to Maybury State Park in Northville, Michigan! This moderate-level guided backpacking expedition tackles the hills, ravines, and awesome vistas of Maybury's best-kept trail: the Mountain Bike Trail. As the name suggests, this trail is primarily utilized for mountain biking, but the Michigan DNR has provided Expedition Detroit with limited access to conduct guided trips due to the beauty, challenge, and world-class prestige of the MTB Trail. If you're looking to enhance your backpacking strength and experience in the Northville area, then this is the trail for you! Perfect for backpackers training for their first overnight trip, this moderate-level day trip includes instruction on how to properly plan for a backpacking trip, tips on packing your backpack, and practical field training on proper form and pacing - all while exploring one of Maybury's premiere trails. Don't forget to bring all of your gear, including - as always - your spirit for adventure! MORE ON THIS TRIP: Meeting Point: Trailhead at the eastern parking lot Trail Length: 6.7 miles Elevation Gain: 387 feet Trail Rating: Moderate Route Orientation: Loop (counter-clockwise to biking traffic) Parking Specifics: Michigan Recreation Passport required for parking at the 8 Mile Trailhead