Prairie Dells Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPrairie Dells Loop
Merrill, Wisconsin -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
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Global Ranking#86198 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerCity of Merrill
A ~5 mile loop on singletrack and some doubletrack located in the Merrill Memorial Forest, which is a 920-acre wildlife habitat area. The trail rolls through some hardwoods and across a bridge over the Manthei Marsh. This trail also includes a scenic view of the Prairie River in the Prairie Dells Canyon.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Prairie Dells Loop mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-4 ft
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Altitude min1,399 ft
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Altitude max1,473 ft
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Altitude start1,416 ft
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Altitude end1,411 ft
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Grade max-13.9%
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Grade min15.4%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat3 miles
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Avg time00:39:21
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Avg reverse time00:56:57
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- < 6 months
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- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- 5 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
- 27 rides
- Last: May 18, 2025
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