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Prairie Dells Loop

3.7 (3 Ratings)
The main loop that heads through the Merrill Memorial Forest area.
5.1
mi
Distance
228
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
5.08mi
Distance
228ft
Elevation Gain
229ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,472ft
High Point
1,396ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
A 5.3 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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October 07, 2025
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