more stats
625 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
00:00:47
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
895 ft
Altitude min
923 ft
Altitude max
895 ft
Altitude start
922 ft
Altitude end
4.251%
Grade
-2.356%
Grade max
10.865%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
58 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:00:47
Avg time

Appleton Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brighton Recreation Area
    Brighton, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34014 in E-Biking
    • #95922 in Trail Running
    • #121118 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #605 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #224 in E-Biking
    • #1,107 in Trail Running
    • #1,777 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Appleton Return is a 625 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Brighton Michigan. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 612 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Appleton Return Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2025 @ 4:36pm
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Dec 8, 2024 @ 12:18pm
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Oct 8, 2024 @ 4:50pm
Oct 8, 2024
 This was my first time on Appleton and I really enjoyed it. I'd say it's a nice easy trail for running. Although the hunter I saw in the tree was...
Apr 6, 2023 @ 3:51am
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Nov 9, 2021 @ 8:25am
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Appleton Return located?
      Appleton Return is located in Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Brighton Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.50193, -83.83403.
      ▼ How hard is Appleton Return?
      Appleton Return is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.251%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Appleton Return?
      Appleton Return has 28 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 895 ft to 923 ft.
      ▼ Is Appleton Return a point to point trail?
      Appleton Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Appleton Return?
      Appleton Return is 625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Appleton Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Appleton Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Appleton Return?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Appleton Return are:
      • August (40 activities)
      • September (34 activities)
      • May (33 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Appleton Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Appleton Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Appleton Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Appleton Return. The trail is 625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Appleton Return?
      Appleton Return is a very popular trail. There have been 3,208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,619 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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