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SaveMerrill trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Underdown Recreation Area and Prairie Dells Loop.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Gravel Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
11 trails
- Hike
23 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 14, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 38
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 11
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 23
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 57 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,265 ft
- Total Vertical
- 265 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,660 ft
- Reports
- 53
- Photos
- 48
- Completed Counter
- 1,080
Sub Regions
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Prairie Dells Loop
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- 1
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Underdown Recreation Area
- 3
- 9
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Popular Merrill Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 966 ft • 325 •
Main loop of Underdown system starting from the north trailhead. West side of the loop has more modern improvements to make the climbing a little less difficult and the descending a whole lot more fun. East side of loop is more...
• 45 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 290 ft • 91 •
Get ready for a good test of legs and lungs! Coming from the south on Disconnector trail cross Horn Lake Road and begin to climb. Enjoy a stretch of rock garden and small descent for a quick rest then continue up. The trail is steep at...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 578 ft • 87 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 305 ft • 73 •
A ~5 mile loop on singletrack and some doubletrack located in the Merrill Memorial Forest, which is a 920-acre wildlife habitat area. The trail rolls through some hardwoods and across a bridge over the Manthei Marsh. This lso includes a...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,886 ft • 35 ft • 56 •
Connection from parking lot to south Underdown and Heinemania.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 156 ft • 56 •
Flowing trail traversing high ridges over glacial marsh/lake. Tricky Woo section includes jumps/drops with a do over option.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 4,052 ft • 80 ft • 52 •
Rugged extra loop to add on some distance to the Loop. Semi in the beginning with some modern machine build towards the end.
• 50 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 180 ft • 50 •
More of the same punchy climbing and descending of this heavily glaciated region.
Merrill Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 416 ft • 3 • Loop •
This is a relatively simple route that loops and highlights the scenic Prairie River gorge. There are a...
8 miles • 416 ft • 3 • Loop •
Recommend parking at Prairie Dells or South Underdown trailheads. This route is similar to Underdown Lake...
32 miles • 2,779 ft • 7 • Loop •
This route utilizes all the mountain bike trails in Underdown and Prairie Dells trail systems. There are...
9 miles • 690 ft • 3 • Loop •
The Underdown Lake Loop is a great ride when you don't have all day to ride. It generally takes the locals...
9 miles • 943 ft • 1 • Loop •
Park at the Underdown Recreation Area off of Copper Lake Road. The route is gives you a taste of what the...
29 miles • 2,247 ft • 9 • Loop •
This route includes all the Underdown and Prairie Dells bike trails. The route is a loop and is best...
Photos of Merrill Mountain Bike
Videos of Merrill Mountain Bike
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Sep 9, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Prairie Dells Loop | Aug 25, 2024 @ 9:51am Aug 25, 2024 | Wet | Bgus1 | ||
| XTRA Credit | Jun 9, 2024 @ 5:47am Jun 9, 2024 | Ideal | Sturdyvw | ||
| The Hollow | Jun 9, 2024 @ 5:47am Jun 9, 2024 | Ideal | Sturdyvw | ||
| Tricky Woo do-over return | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:29am Jan 4, 2024 | Variable | Candyj | ||
| Merrill Memorial Forest Road | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:29am Jan 4, 2024 | Variable | Candyj | ||
| Heinemania | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:29am Jan 4, 2024 | Variable | Candyj | ||
| Main Course | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:17am Jan 4, 2024 | Ideal | Candyj | ||
| Connector/Disconnector | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:17am Jan 4, 2024 | Ideal | Candyj | ||
| Doubletrack Connector | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:17am Jan 4, 2024 | Ideal | Candyj | ||
| Connector | Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:17am Jan 4, 2024 | Ideal | Candyj |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| queenb2223 | add | photo | activity #103942185 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 2:47pm 2 days |
| elcrawler | vote | trail | activity #103822075 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 7:46pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| AlCreamean | add | photo | activity #103446176 and 2 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 5:34pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| AlCreamean | ridden | trail | activity #103424699 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 11:09am Sep 9, 2026 |
| stuck209 | wishlist | trail | activity #103149234 | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:22pm Sep 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Someone with edit capability, please reverse... | Dec 28, 2025 @ 7:35am Dec 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | “Raw” wilderness/old school trail. Narrow... | Aug 6, 2025 @ 12:23pm Aug 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | Rode the full loop in June, CCW from the north... | Jun 17, 2025 @ 8:13am Jun 17, 2025 | ||
| trail | Thought this was going to be a flowy "Old... | Oct 13, 2023 @ 5:27pm Oct 13, 2023 | ||
| trail | Trailforks riding direction osd wrong. Start... | Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:41am Sep 20, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails22 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge5 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 22 | 39 miles | 3,071 ft | 12 miles | 266 ft | #4,552 | #1,532 | 40 | 53 | 6 | 1,980 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 9 miles | 476 ft | 2 miles | 79 ft | #8,671 | #2,620 | 31 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 2 miles | 13 ft | 1,572 ft | 161 ft | #3,472 | #1,307 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 3,684 ft | 10 ft | 535 ft | 30 ft | #7,874 | #2,574 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 11 | 16 miles | 932 ft | 4 miles | 230 ft | #2,575 | #585 | 3 | 10 | 3 | ||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 125 ft | 3,248 ft | 95 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 23 | 39 miles | 3,196 ft | 12 miles | 266 ft | #6,604 | #2,302 | 1 | 53 | 6 | 105 | |
| Trail Running | 22 | 38 miles | 3,196 ft | 12 miles | 262 ft | #6,294 | #2,034 | 53 | 6 | 6 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 1,493 ft | 10 ft | 2 | 1 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 6 miles | 499 ft | 2 miles | 217 ft | #1,698 | #980 | 7 | 1 | 14 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 17 miles | 1,070 ft | 6 miles | 102 ft | #1,030 | #435 | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Merrill?
Merrill has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Merrill?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Merrill are:
- Connector/Disconnector (4.2/5)
- Octoberfest (4.2/5)
- Winter Dike Trail (4.1/5)
- Winter River Trail (4.1/5)
- Old School (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Merrill?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Merrill. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Merrill?
The longest trail in Merrill is Main Course at 8.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Merrill?
The best hiking trails in Merrill are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Merrill?
The best trail running trails in Merrill are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Merrill?
Merrill has a total of 38 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Merrill to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Merrill?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Merrill is Main Course with 966 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Merrill?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Merrill is Main Course with 955 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Merrill?
Merrill supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Merrill?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Merrill is Gateway to Underdown with an average grade of 1.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Merrill?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Merrill. 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 Merrill?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Merrill are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Merrill?
Out of 15 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Merrill?
Yes, Merrill supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Merrill that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Merrill?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Merrill are: View all mountain biking routes in Merrill.
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What is the highest summit in Merrill?
The highest summit in Merrill is Lookout Mountain at 1,923 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Merrill?
The most popular Strava segments in Merrill are:
- Up Side (600 athletes)
- B south (599 athletes)
- Landfill Hill Decent (579 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Merrill?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Merrill. View all adaptive trails in Merrill for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Merrill?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Merrill are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Merrill?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Merrill are:
- Gateway to Underdown (3/5)
- Winter River Trail (5/5)
- Prairie Dells Loop (3/5)
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