DTE Energy Foundation Trail

DTE Energy Foundation Trail A 4 loop, 22 mile mountain bike trail system in the Waterloo Recreation Area north of Chelsea, Michigan

Trail Direction: M/W/F/Su is Clockwise for bikes.
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Tu/Th/Sa is CCW for bikes. Opposite for foot traffic. Trail Direction alternates depending on the day. Below are the days for bike traffic and foot traffic is opposite. Signs are posted at the Trail entry points. Clockwise (CW) is Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Counter-Clockwise (CCW) is Tues, Thur, Sat.

04/08/2026

Join us at the DTE for a no-pressure, Woman focused group MTB ride! Our mission is to encourage Women-Trans-Femme participation in the great sport of Mountain Biking! Riders of all skill levels are welcome. NO ONE will be left behind!

02/13/2026

Trail Update: Closing on Sunday.

The DNR will close the gates on Sunday morning. Please check our profile picture for updates regarding our reopening status.

UPDATE: Owners found! 🐴🐴Are you N-2?2 horses found at the DTE M52 lot.We have them on a trailer and are taking them to M...
01/22/2026

UPDATE: Owners found! 🐴🐴

Are you N-2?

2 horses found at the DTE M52 lot.

We have them on a trailer and are taking them to Michigan Heritage Horse Farm at 2820 N Lima Center Rd Dexter MI

01/15/2026

UPDATE: Gates are open
Status Update: Delayed opening. The gates are still closed, but the trails are open! We’ll post again once we have confirmation that the gates are open.

12/18/2025

The West Michigan Mountain Bike Alliance is fundraising to extend Johnson Park's new trail, which will feature the largest vertical drop in the WMMBA system when it opens in 2026.

Due to the heatwave and rain forecast for this Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a freeze/thaw cycle, we are pausing o...
12/16/2025

Due to the heatwave and rain forecast for this Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a freeze/thaw cycle, we are pausing operations until weather conditions stabilize. The DNR will close the gates on Wednesday morning. Please check our profile picture for updates regarding our reopening status.

Set a fresh groom at DTE tonight. Grooming the Abominable Snowman Ride route tomorrow.
12/11/2025

Set a fresh groom at DTE tonight. Grooming the Abominable Snowman Ride route tomorrow.

🔥 Bonfyre Trail Run Fest is THIS SATURDAY! 🔥The 2025 Bonfyre Trail Fest Run  is happening this Saturday, November 8th at...
11/02/2025

🔥 Bonfyre Trail Run Fest is THIS SATURDAY! 🔥

The 2025 Bonfyre Trail Fest Run is happening this Saturday, November 8th at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail

The trail runners will utilize the M-52 parking lot and the Cassidy parking lot.

Since the Bonfyre runners will be on the Green, Big Kame, and Winn trails, Saturday is the perfect day to ride the Potawatomi Trail and see all the renovations we've been working on over the last few weeks.

09/29/2025

Are you N-1 after your ride at DTE this weekend? If so, reach out via DM, we have your bike.

TRIPLE TRAIL CHALLENGE 2025 • FIGURE-8 EDITIONOne Week Left To Register - Register Here ⤵️
09/06/2025

TRIPLE TRAIL CHALLENGE 2025 • FIGURE-8 EDITION
One Week Left To Register - Register Here ⤵️

Tree Fort Bikes Triple Trail Challenge 2025 Entry - *Note: The tax calculated on the product is used to cover the credit card feesFill out waiver form here: http://www.tripletrail.com/waiver.php While we would prefer you to pickup your entry at Tree Fort Bikes before the event we do understand some....

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17819 Stockbridge Chelsea Road
Chelsea, MI
48118

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