2021 User Profile: Detroit Mountain Bike Trails

Published December 2021

Key Findings

• Key Findings

  • Trail Traffic Estimates
    • About 10,000 total system visits
    • Trail use peaks around 11am on weekends and 6pm on weekdays
    • 46% of trail use occurs on weekends
  • Visitor Demographics
    • 80%  Men
    • 20%  Women
    • Average age of 32
    • 90%  White
    • 3%  Native American
    • 2%  Hispanic/Lantinx
  • Trail Experience
    • 93%  Mountain Biking
    • 61%  Visiting to experience nature
    • 68%  Visiting to improve physical health
  • Trail Tourism
    • 51% from Minnesota
    • Users came from 14 states
  • Rider Skill Level
    • 7%   beginner
    • 50%  intermediate
    • 35%  advanced
    • 8%  expert