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SaveMachine-built trail system designed for advanced mountain bike riding. Rip around the berms, shred the downhill trails, and enjoy several technical structures, bridges, rock gardens (Mix Master), rutty sections, a jump section (Wynalda Loop), and a testy advanced trail (Sawtooth). Merrell footwear is our title sponsor and all trail segments are named after some of their most popular shoes Merrell Trail is the most popular trail system in the greater Grand Rapids area.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Hike
16 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 2
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 20, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 16
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 16
- Trails Trail Running
- 16
- Total Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 565 ft
- Total Vertical
- 139 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 941 ft
- Reports
- 3,134
- Photos
- 66
- Completed Counter
- 12,851
Popular Merrell Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 161 ft • 2,062 •
Features a roller coaster stretch with some of the most fun singletrack in the state. Fun to ride in either direction--up or down. Take advantage of the subtle jumps and drops buried into the topography for a fun ride.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 3,140 ft • 86 ft • 1,767 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 86 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 2,733 ft • 101 ft • 928 •
A technically challenging trail which is a different beast depending on which direction you ride it. In the yellow direction you maneuver a narrow elevated curvy bridge into a rutty section, crank up tight switchbacks and then fly off a...
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 3,586 ft • 129 ft • 910 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 129 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.4 • 223 ft • 5 ft • 720 •
Connects Wilderness Loops to the Siren/Phaser trailheads (red direction), allowing you to skip repeating MixMaster just to do another loop.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,356 ft • 47 ft • 421 •
Wynalda Flow Trail 1 is a downhill only trail with exciting high speeds, berms, and fun table top jumps peppered throughout!
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 73 ft • 411 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 73 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Merrell Trails Mountain Bike
Videos of Merrell Trails Mountain Bike
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Dec 19, 2021
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynalda Flow Trail 2 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Indiana/Knox) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | broken1pedal | ||
| Wynalda Flow Trail 3 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Indiana/Knox) Oct 17, 2026 | Variable | broken1pedal | ||
| Connector | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Indiana/Knox) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | broken1pedal | ||
| Wynalda Return Trail | Oct 17, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Indiana/Knox) Oct 17, 2026 | Ideal | broken1pedal | ||
| Wynalda Hub Climb | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Detroit) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | rickplite | ||
| Wynalda Flow Trail 1 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Detroit) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | rickplite | ||
| Wilderness | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Detroit) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | rickplite | ||
| Nova | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Detroit) Sep 26, 2026 | Ideal | rickplite | ||
| Sawtooth | Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:48pm (America/Detroit) Aug 22, 2026 | Unknown | Jpayeriii | ||
| Siren | Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:48pm (America/Detroit) Aug 22, 2026 | Unknown | Jpayeriii |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| f1xedgear | update | region | activity #106240872 | Oct 19, 2026 @ 6:39pm Oct 19, 2026 |
| broken1pedal | add | report | activity #106091897 and 3 more | Oct 17, 2026 @ 4:25pm Oct 17, 2026 |
| Cbrross | wishlist | trail | activity #105267297 | Oct 5, 2026 @ 5:39am Oct 5, 2026 |
| rickplite | add | report | activity #104661131 and 5 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:18pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| Jacobq7XGFi | wishlist | trail | activity #102344797 | Aug 25, 2026 @ 7:29pm Aug 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Really fun big jumps | Oct 27, 2025 @ 3:32pm Oct 27, 2025 | ||
| trail | Living close to Merrell Trail, it ride it... | May 16, 2024 @ 6:14pm May 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | The black diamond rating on this trail is not... | May 16, 2024 @ 3:46pm May 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | The jumps are very small, beginner, and easy.... | Oct 26, 2022 @ 6:40am Oct 26, 2022 | ||
| trail | 2022 change was legendary | Sep 16, 2022 @ 7:43pm Sep 16, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River Park | 5 | 2 km | |||
| Luton Park | 9 | 7 | 3.7 km | ||
| Donald J. Lamoreaux Park | 4.8 km | ||||
| Cannon Township | 5.1 km | ||||
| Cannon Township Trails | 5.1 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock City BMX | skill park | Rockford |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 16 | 7 miles | 564 ft | 2 miles | 138 ft | #983 | #6 | 66 | 3,134 | 2 | 14,437 | |
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 4,544 ft | 164 ft | 1,703 ft | 82 ft | #423 | #211 | 19 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 797 ft | 16 ft | 217 ft | 33 ft | #423 | #212 | 336 | ||||
| Hike | 16 | 7 miles | 564 ft | 2 miles | 138 ft | #11,279 | #124 | 3,134 | 91 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 7 miles | 564 ft | 2 miles | 138 ft | #10,286 | #103 | 3,134 | 1 | 84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails are:
- Siren (4.6/5)
- Phaser (4.6/5)
- Sawtooth (4.6/5)
- Wilderness (4.4/5)
- Wilderness Connector (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Merrell Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Merrell Trails are:
- August (154 activities)
- May (103 activities)
- September (103 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Merrell Trails?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Merrell Trails. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Merrell Trails?
The longest trail in Merrell Trails is Wilderness at 1.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Merrell Trails?
The best hiking trails in Merrell Trails are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Merrell Trails?
The best trail running trails in Merrell Trails are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Merrell Trails?
Merrell Trails has a total of 16 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Merrell Trails?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Merrell Trails is Wilderness with 161 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Merrell Trails?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Merrell Trails is Mix Master with 109 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Merrell Trails?
Merrell Trails supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Merrell Trails is Wilderness Connector with an average grade of 9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Merrell Trails?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Merrell Trails. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Merrell Trails?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Merrell Trails are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Merrell Trails?
The overall region status for Merrell Trails is Clear / Green. Out of 17 trails:
- Clear / Green: 17
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Can I ride an ebike in Merrell Trails?
Yes, Merrell Trails supports e-bike riding. There are 18 trails in Merrell Trails that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Merrell Trails?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Merrell Trails are:
- AM (31 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
- Fat (4 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Merrell Trails?
The most popular Strava segments in Merrell Trails are:
- Wilderness to Chameleon (Red) (8,618 athletes)
- Wynalda Yellow Climb (7,328 athletes)
- Phaser RED (6,703 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Merrell Trails?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Merrell Trails. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Merrell Trails.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Merrell Trails?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Merrell Trails are:
- Nova (4.2/5)
- Wynalda Return Trail (0/5)
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