more stats
5.2 miles
Distance
305 ft
Climb
-309 ft
Descent
00:39:21
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,399 ft
Altitude min
1,473 ft
Altitude max
1,416 ft
Altitude start
1,411 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
00:39:21
Avg time

Prairie Dells Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Prairie Dells Loop
    Merrill, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82547 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45022 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    City 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 50 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Prairie Dells Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2024 @ 9:51am
Aug 25, 2024
Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:29am
Jan 4, 2024
 Frozen ground with freeze/thaw affected singletrack. Mountain or fat bikes will work now. Once we receive measurable snow amounts, trail will be...
Jul 17, 2022 @ 8:21am
Jul 17, 2022
Jun 3, 2022 @ 8:07pm
Jun 3, 2022
 Did the loop on memorial day and there was a lot of muddy sections. There was one major tree down over the trail which you have to climb under.
Jan 8, 2021 @ 3:05pm
Jan 8, 2021
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prairie Dells Loop located?
      Prairie Dells Loop is located in Prairie Dells Loop, Merrill, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Prairie Dells Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.26989, -89.58347.
      ▼ How hard is Prairie Dells Loop?
      Prairie Dells Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prairie Dells Loop?
      Prairie Dells Loop has 305 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 309 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,399 ft to 1,473 ft.
      ▼ Is Prairie Dells Loop a point to point trail?
      Prairie Dells Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prairie Dells Loop?
      Prairie Dells Loop is 5.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prairie Dells Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prairie Dells Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Prairie Dells Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prairie Dells Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prairie Dells Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Prairie Dells Loop. The trail is 5.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prairie Dells Loop?
      Prairie Dells Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 441 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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