more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-96 ft
Descent
00:04:03
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
925 ft
Altitude min
980 ft
Altitude max
974 ft
Altitude start
957 ft
Altitude end
-0.288%
Grade
-13.49%
Grade max
11.071%
Grade min
1,984 ft
Distance climb
2,138 ft
Distance down
1,692 ft
Distance flat
00:04:03
Avg time

Out & Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Strongsville
    , Ohio
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59162 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #304766 in Trail Running
    • #132570 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #181 in Mountain Biking · Ohio [+]
    • #2,795 in Trail Running
    • #1,061 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun MTB trail with little optional features. Most of the trail is pretty easy single track, with flat rocks sections and some little wooden water bars. Some of the creek crossings are long planks, but most of the bridges are nicely made with a railing.

Tags
BridgesCreek crossing
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 20.0 km average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 18.0 km avg distance
All
  • 221 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Out & Back Trail Reports

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/New_York)
Sep 26, 2026
Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:07am (America/Detroit)
Jun 7, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/New_York)
Apr 11, 2026
Trail too wet to ride. It probably shouldn’t have been closed. Tracks were left in too many places. Will need a good bit of Sunday to dry out....
Sep 14, 2025 @ 9:42am (America/New_York)
Sep 14, 2025
Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:37pm
Aug 24, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.55 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to out--back trailhead (41.299860, -81.804340)

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      Oct 1, 2026 @ 12:59pm
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      Mill Stream Run - Royalview MTB Out & Back
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      10:40 | 663 | Oct 8, 2018 , Strongsville
      2.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 33%

      1 Review & Comments

      seansquatch79 seansquatch79
      Not a blue trail, definitely green. All the original features have been removed, or rotted away. Not really special about this trail anymore.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Out & Back located?
      Out & Back is located in Strongsville, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Strongsville trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.29986, -81.80434.
      ▼ How hard is Out & Back?
      Out & Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.288%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Out & Back?
      Out & Back has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 96 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 925 ft to 980 ft.
      ▼ Is Out & Back a point to point trail?
      Out & Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Out & Back?
      Out & Back is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Out & Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Out & Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Out & Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Out & Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Out & Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Out & Back. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Out & Back?
      Out & Back is a very popular trail. There have been 979 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,229 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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