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164 ft
Distance
820 ft
High Point
12 ft
Altitude change
807 ft
Altitude min
807 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
5.5%
Grade max
8.7%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance flat
Return Trail Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMerrell Trails
Rockford, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 35 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2025
Access trail to the Wynalda Return Trail from Flow Trail 1 and 3. Trail was built by WMMBA Volunteers and West Michigan Coyotes Youth Cycling Team in 2025. Trail is uphill only.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 13 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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(43.112340, -85.581660)
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Nearby Trails
- Wynalda Return Trail 207 ft
- Wynalda Hub Climb 689 ft
- Wynalda Flow Trail 3 863 ft
- Wynalda Flow Trail 2 863 ft
- Connector 1,545 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return Trail Access
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Where is Return Trail Access located?
Return Trail Access is located in Merrell Trails, Rockford, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Merrell Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11234, -85.58166.
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Is Return Trail Access a point to point trail?
Yes, Return Trail Access is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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How long is Return Trail Access?
Return Trail Access is 164 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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Are dogs allowed on Return Trail Access?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Return Trail Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
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