more stats
3,051 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:04:09
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
650 ft
Altitude max
633 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
19.5%
Grade min
699 ft
Distance climb
853 ft
Distance down
1,496 ft
Distance flat
00:04:09
Avg time

Lower Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    SCMBC - Midland Trail Network
    Midland, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #72124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116120 in Trail Running
    • #332301 in Hiking
    • #27241 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,820 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,180 in Trail Running
    • #9,904 in Hiking
    • #4,247 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

A fun return back to Oakmount. It is fairly rocky in spots. Quick up and downs.

Tags
BermsRock gardensRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Lower Return Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2025 @ 4:39pm
Jul 2, 2025
 Tree down
Aug 6, 2022 @ 11:16am
Aug 6, 2022
 A tree down near the beginning. Would need a chainsaw
Apr 3, 2021 @ 7:57pm
Apr 3, 2021
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Mar 24, 2021 @ 10:19am
Mar 24, 2021
 Tree down on lower return Everton trails
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on Jul 2, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Return located?
      Lower Return is located in SCMBC - Midland Trail Network, Midland, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the SCMBC - Midland Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.75445, -79.91221.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Return?
      Lower Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Return?
      Lower Return has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 650 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Return a point to point trail?
      Lower Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Return?
      Lower Return is 3,051 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Return. The trail is 3,051 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Return?
      Lower Return is a very popular trail. There have been 404 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 544 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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