Clinton River Trail – Features loop from Rochester
Clinton River Trail – Features loop from Rochester
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Clinton River Trail – Features loop from Rochester
02:21
34.5km
140m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 27.1 km for 73 m
Customers only
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
4.73 km
Bloomer Park Mountain Bike Trails
Highlight • MTB Park
Tip by
12.9 km
Shadbush Nature Center
Highlight • Rest Area
15.6 km
Secret Beach
Highlight • Beach
Tip by
18.5 km
Clinton River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
20.0 km
Features
Highlight • MTB Park
Tip by
34.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.2 km
6.81 km
4.90 km
4.72 km
555 m
300 m
Surfaces
9.78 km
9.73 km
7.39 km
4.04 km
3.35 km
178 m
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Description
If you're looking for a mountain biking route that truly earns its 'difficult' rating, the Clinton River Trail – Features loop from Rochester delivers a challenging 21.4 miles (34.5 km) with 458 feet (140 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 2 hours and 21 minutes to complete. This route is best for experienced riders who enjoy technical terrain and aren't afraid of a bumpy ride, offering a unique blend of scenic beauty and physical challenge.
What to expect on Clinton River Trail – Features loop from Rochester
Expect a journey through varied terrain, often hugging the Clinton River, which provides shaded stretches and a welcome escape from the city. While the scenery is picturesque, especially as you pass through downtown Rochester and alongside parks like Bloomer Park, Lake Norcentra Park, and Veterans Park, the trail surface demands your full attention. You'll encounter 'mountain bike rough' sections with crushed stone, gravel, and notably, rocky, rutted, and bumpy areas described as having 'ruts everywhere and large rocks'. This technical challenge elevates the difficulty, making it ideal for mountain bikers with robust tires and a taste for a truly engaging ride through natural features.
Planning your visit
Before you head out, be aware that as of spring 2026, sections of the Clinton River Trail and Macomb Orchard Trail in the Rochester area are experiencing closures and detours due to washouts and repairs. Always check current conditions before planning your trip. While the trail is generally accessible, the challenging terrain means you should prepare for a demanding ride. Parking and trailheads are available in Rochester, often near the parks the trail passes through.
Trail details
- Distance: 21.4 miles (34.5 km)
- Elevation gain: 458 feet (140 metres)
- Difficulty: difficult
- Estimated time: 2 hours and 21 minutes
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