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We'll save this one for another day. Not a lot of response for this time around, and I've already ridden it solo a couple of times. Will try it again later this year if there's interest...

Although there's a little over a mile in Segment 7 still closed for restoration after the heavy rains last month, the vast majority of the ~45 mile loop is open. Be sure to check the "Michigan's Dragon at Hardy Dam" Facebook updates for the latest info...

We'll park at Newaygo State Park - because it offers free parking if you have a Recreation Pass on your license plate. From there, the plan is to ride clockwise around Hardy Pond at a decent clip. For those not wanting to do the full loop, an easier/shorter option would be to ride to the north end along the east side of Hardy Pond, through Segments 3/4/5 and back down again - yielding a fast and flowy 30-ish mile route.

It's about a 100 mile drive down there (just below Big Rapids), so plan accordingly...

I've ridden this trail twice so far, and IMO it's the most entertaining network in lower Michigan and not to be missed! Be sure to bring extra water and snacks - the full loop will likely take 4 hrs minimum...

https://www.michigan.gov/recsearch/parks/newaygo

https://www.thedragon.us/the-dragon-trail/trail-conditions/