Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Waterford, Michigan

2 Reviews

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DESCRIPTION FROM:

Mountain Biking Michigan

by Erin Fanning and Keith Radwanski (Falcon Guides)

Pontiac Lake Recreation Area’s popular multiple-use trail system is receiving a face-lift. The Pontiac Lake chapter of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association and the Pontiac Lake Trail Riders are working with the Department of Natural Resources to realign and vegetate the old trails.

It will probably be a few more years before the final plan is in place, but that isn’t to say that mountain bikers can’t enjoy the trails now. The trail is still a thrilling rush as it works its way up and down the rolling Pontiac Lake terrain. The 3,800-acre park also offers a modern campground, boating and fishing, and a rifle range. Tread: 11.1 miles of singletrack.

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Trail Statistics and Information


Activity Type:	Mountain Biking
Nearby City:	Waterford
Distance:	11.1
Trail Type:	Loop/Lollipop
Technical Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Physical Difficulty:	Moderate
Duration:	1 - 1.5 hours
Season:	Best spring through fall
Local Contacts:	Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
Local Maps:	USGS Pontiac Lake
Driving Directions:	Directions to Pontiac Lake Recreation Area

Recent Trail Reviews

Jayashree B.

Rating:

Date of Trip: 8/15/2009

We went for hiking on a fine summer day. Trail was good. But beware of bugs!!....we had a bug hangover for a week. Trail directions were not absolutely clear...we had taken a detour and finally back on trail. Pontiac lake is amazing. A very good place for activity and family picnic.