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      Machine-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
      Premier Park Parking Lot google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      13
      Trails Hike
      13
      Trails Trail Running
      13
      Total Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent
      1,068 ft
      Total Vertical
      190 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      998 ft
      Reports
      3,085
      Photos
      24
      Ridden Counter
      8,002

      Popular Merrell Trails Mountain Biking Trails

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
      Past Week
      • 2 rides

      Photos of Merrell Trails Mountain Bike

      27 |
      Aug 12, 2022 @ 7:23pm
      Aug 12, 2022
      15 |
      Aug 12, 2022 @ 7:23pm
      Aug 12, 2022
      trail: Sawtooth
      52 |
      Dec 19, 2021 @ 12:59pm
      Dec 19, 2021
      trail: Wynalda Loop
      46 |
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 10:17am
      Nov 27, 2021
      trail: Sawtooth
      21 |
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 10:16am
      Nov 27, 2021
      trail: Sawtooth
      24 |
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 9:52am
      Nov 27, 2021
      trail: Phaser
      17 |
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 9:49am
      Nov 27, 2021
      trail: Phaser
      28 |
      Nov 27, 2021 @ 9:48am
      Nov 27, 2021

      Videos of Merrell Trails Mountain Bike

      Merrell Trail Edit 2015
      trail: Phaser
      3:14 | 748 | Aug 28, 2015
      Merrell Trail

      5:55 | 66 | Dec 19, 2021
      youtuber Looking To Send Our Meta Hardtails  •...

      26:01 | 142 | Aug 30, 2021
      youtuber No Rear Suspension? No Problem • Merrell...

      26:01 | 90 | Aug 3, 2021
      Riding MTB Merrell Trail in Rockford, Michigan
      trail: Wilderness
      11:15 | 161 | Jul 13, 2021 , Rockford
      Riding MTB Merrell Trail in Rockford, Michigan
      trail: Sawtooth
      11:15 | 187 | Jul 13, 2021 , Rockford
      Merrell Trail Fat Bike Adventure

      3:55 | 93 | Jan 25, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Sawtooth
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 3:33pm
      2 days
      Prevalent Mudmporemba
      Nova
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 3:33pm
      2 days
      Prevalent MudSmall tree down across trail, can...mporemba
      Wilderness
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 3:33pm
      2 days
      Prevalent Mudmporemba
      Phaser
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 3:33pm
      2 days
      VariableOccasional mud, mostly clearmporemba
      Wynalda Loop
      Jan 27, 2023 @ 1:53pm
      Jan 27, 2023
      Prevalent MudClosed for Season; Please stay off of...senorbaskuul WMMBA
      Siren
      Jan 12, 2023 @ 7:56pm
      Jan 12, 2023
      Variable rickplite
      Parking Lot
      Jan 12, 2023 @ 7:56pm
      Jan 12, 2023
      Variable rickplite
      Wilderness Connector
      Oct 2, 2022 @ 11:32am
      Oct 2, 2022
      Drymikebehrens
      Parking Lot
      May 31, 2022 @ 5:29am
      May 31, 2022
      Dry spinful WMMBA
      Access Road
      May 31, 2022 @ 5:29am
      May 31, 2022
      Dry spinful WMMBA

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #3433155mporembaaddreportSawtooth and 3 more
      Mar 24, 2023 @ 3:33pm
      2 days
      user #1387003PlittleriddentrailSiren and 1 more
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 6:47am
      Mar 9, 2023
      user #3408919mattmaddwishlistregionMerrell Trails
      Mar 4, 2023 @ 9:57am
      Mar 4, 2023
      user #1466699SandytrailsvotetrailNova and 2 more
      Feb 3, 2023 @ 9:33am
      Feb 3, 2023
      user #1266573senorbaskuulupdatetrailParking Lot and 2 more
      Jan 30, 2023 @ 4:27pm
      Jan 30, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #2937620JaredshredsagaintrailWynalda LoopThe jumps are very small, beginner, and easy....
      Oct 26, 2022 @ 6:40am
      Oct 26, 2022
      user #1532050HindleybtrailWynalda Loop2022 change was legendary
      Sep 16, 2022 @ 7:43pm
      Sep 16, 2022
      user #305463PowerPantzreportParking LotAre your trails closed when frozen? During...
      Dec 13, 2020 @ 3:07pm
      Dec 13, 2020
      user #2066769TwoleashesreportNovaLittle slick at some spots
      Mar 22, 2020 @ 12:01pm
      Mar 22, 2020
      user #1909296lonewoolfreportSawtoothBack open today?
      Oct 12, 2019 @ 7:43am
      Oct 12, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Luton Park 9 73.7 km
      Cannon Township 25.1 km
      Wahlfield Park 6 10 15.4 km
      Robinette's Apple Haus 2 25.5 km
      Cannonsburg Ski Area 4 7 16.1 km

      Bike & Skill Parks

      nametypecityrating
      Rock City BMXskill parkRockford

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike107 miles1,066 ft3 miles190 ft
      #693#360243,08529,316
      Hike137 miles1,047 ft3 miles190 ft
      #487#3003,08448
      Trail Running137 miles1,047 ft3 miles190 ft
      #490#2993,084120
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