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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
Views

Route Details

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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Contributors
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