more stats
423 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
00:00:53
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
1,233 ft
Altitude min
1,272 ft
Altitude max
1,233 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
4.5%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
423 ft
Distance climb
00:00:53
Avg time

Nimby Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Piedmont & Brewer
    Duluth, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #168337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5445 in E-Biking
    • #138328 in Trail Running
    • #153040 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #791 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #20 in E-Biking
    • #1,146 in Trail Running
    • #1,564 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Nimby Return is a short connector from the skyline trail to the top of the NIMBY cluster. It allows for quick laps of Mejumpolis, Medropolis, and Dr. Diablo.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 135 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 337 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nimby Return located?
      Nimby Return is located in Piedmont & Brewer, Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Piedmont & Brewer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.76666, -92.1545.
      ▼ How hard is Nimby Return?
      Nimby Return is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nimby Return?
      Nimby Return has 38 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,233 ft to 1,272 ft.
      ▼ How long is Nimby Return?
      Nimby Return is 423 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nimby Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nimby Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Nimby Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nimby Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nimby Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Nimby Return. The trail is 423 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nimby Return?
      Nimby Return is a very popular trail. There have been 958 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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