Lakeshore Park Overview


Lakeshore Park

Novi’s Lakeshore Park mountain bike trail consists of 10.5 miles of singletrack that traverses a variety of terrain to satisfy both novice and experienced riders. Technical trail features, such as rock gardens, log piles, skinnies, and a pump track can be found alongside the trail throughout the system. In addition to the mountain bike trail, Lakeshore Park also features an extensive network of wider trails suited to walking, family biking, and cross-country skiing. The trail head and information kiosk is located at the south end of Lakeshore Park (601 South Lake Drive). Note that motorized vehicles are not permitted anywhere on park property.

  Lakeshore Park mountain biking trails

Trail Status:

Trail Miles: 10.5

MMBA Trail Discussion Forum: Link

Trail Coordinators:
Dave Cox, Loren Konkus

Trail Maps: Map-LakeshorePark.pdf

Local Weather: Weather Underground

Directions: From I-96, take exit 162 [Novi Road]. Head north on Novi road for 4 traffic lights [1.6 miles]. Turn left onto Old Novi Rd. At the stop sign turn left onto South Lake Shore Drive. Proceed down South Lake Shore Drive for .4 miles, and the entrance to Lakeshore Park is on the left after a small hill.

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    Rides

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