679 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
00:00:36
Avg time
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Yawkey Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #110765 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22466 in E-Biking
    • #43149 in Trail Running
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR)

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Yawkey Return is a 679 ft moderately popular green singletrack trail located near Crosby Minnesota. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 4 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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From Haul Road - Exit

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More Stats for Yawkey Return mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    4 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,244 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,250 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,246 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,250 ft
  • Grade
    0.6%
  • Grade max
    -1.5%
  • Grade min
    3.1%
  • Distance climb
    210 ft
  • Distance down
    66 ft
  • Distance flat
    318 ft
  • Avg time
    00:00:36
  • Avg reverse time
    00:25:08
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on May 10, 2025
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      Yawkey Return Trail Reports

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      May 10, 2025 @ 10:30am
      May 10, 2025
      Apr 30, 2025 @ 6:25am
      Apr 30, 2025
      Open
      Apr 18, 2025 @ 9:17pm
      Apr 18, 2025
      reporter Welcome to Trail Opening Weekend
      Mar 4, 2025 @ 6:56am
      Mar 4, 2025
      reporter Closed due to freeze/thaw cycle
      Feb 22, 2025 @ 7:09am
      Feb 22, 2025
      Temps are warming, please stay off when above freezing or you start rutting, lowering tire pressure helps
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 7 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 33 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
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      • 374 rides
      • Last: Jun 22, 2025

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