more stats
689 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:00:40
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,242 ft
Altitude min
1,253 ft
Altitude max
1,248 ft
Altitude start
1,250 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:00:40
Avg time

Yawkey Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit
    Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 70 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #95333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34199 in E-Biking
    • #219363 in Trail Running
    • #148034 in Hiking
    • #1440 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #544 in Mountain Biking · Minnesota [+]
    • #165 in E-Biking
    • #1,777 in Trail Running
    • #1,520 in Hiking
    • #59 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)

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AI Generated Description

Yawkey Return is a 689 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Crosby-Ironton Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

From Haul Road - Exit

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 169 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 665 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Yawkey Return Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yawkey Return located?
      Yawkey Return is located in Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit, Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the Cuyuna Lakes - Yawkey Unit trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.49723, -93.94848.
      ▼ How hard is Yawkey Return?
      Yawkey Return is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yawkey Return?
      Yawkey Return has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,242 ft to 1,253 ft.
      ▼ How long is Yawkey Return?
      Yawkey Return is 689 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yawkey Return?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Yawkey Return. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yawkey Return?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yawkey Return are:
      • August (93 activities)
      • July (79 activities)
      • June (55 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Yawkey Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yawkey Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yawkey Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Yawkey Return. The trail is 689 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yawkey Return?
      Yawkey Return is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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