The video at the bottom was from last week but Amy and Ed P. joined me for another loop on it yesterday for the Milford Bike Fest, corona style (ride the trails but no post ride gatherings; wink wink). All in all, a good showing as we saw quite a few riders out on this beautiful weekend.
trailhead
The main trailhead resides off of Livingston Road, about two blocks west of Duck Lake Rd. This is where the A loop starts. Normally getting to the start of the C loop is a bear as you need to get through A and halfway into B; by that point you talk yourself into just doing the A and B loops as it is not a trail network for the leisure rider. A mile at Highland Recreation Area versus one at Island Lake are apples and oranges; a whole different (and beautiful) beast. With that, the C loop doesn't get the exposure that the other loops receive but in my opinion, is the most picturesque of the four. However, over the years I learned of a back way into the C and D loops via Beaumont Road. Park in downtown Milford, go past Muir Junior High on Weaver Rd to Cooley Lake Rd east to Beaumont (all dirt roads) and about a mile on the right is a DNR sign onto a path. The path there leads into the beginning of the C loop. Access to the D loop is a bit further down on Beaumont.positives
It is a bear of a trail and you have to keep aware at all times but I think it's the most beautiful trail in the area. Rolling hills within a thick forest. With pain comes pleasure.
negatives
Not really a negative but not a trail for the beginning rider with a chain that is ready to snap (and your chain will get some work) while deep into the B loop and said chain does snap. Riders unaware of the area are in for a long walk back to their vehicles if shi* happens.
Trail Head
