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5,003 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
278 ft
Altitude max
238 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
1,965 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
1,762 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

East Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Millican Reserve
    College Station, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #86473 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26903 in E-Biking
    • #83896 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Millican Reserve

Easy ride back. Horses use portions of this trail, so pay attention.

Access Info

Private Property, Trail users must have a Millican Reserve Conservancy Trail Pass.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 65 rides
  • Last: Aug 31, 2026
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East Return Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 28, 2026
 reporter May be sandy in places
Jul 13, 2026 @ 2:36pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 13, 2026
 reporter Currently raining, over 1" rain
Jul 8, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Chicago)
Jul 8, 2026
 reporter Starting to get sandy
Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:39pm (America/Chicago)
Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:57am (America/Chicago)
Jun 15, 2026
 reporter Over 4" of rain on morning of 5/15/26
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Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Directions to east-return trailhead (30.494970, -96.233710)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About East Return

        ▼ Where is East Return located?
        East Return is located in Millican Reserve, College Station, Texas, United States. It is part of the Millican Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.49497, -96.23371.
        ▼ How hard is East Return?
        East Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for East Return?
        East Return has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 231 ft to 278 ft.
        ▼ Is East Return a point to point trail?
        East Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is East Return?
        East Return is 5,003 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on East Return?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on East Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride East Return?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride East Return are:
        • September (8 activities)
        • August (6 activities)
        • November (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access East Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride East Return?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride East Return. The trail is 5,003 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is East Return?
        East Return is a very popular trail. There have been 343 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 337 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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