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2.6 miles
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-183 ft
Descent
00:23:16
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,529 ft
Altitude min
1,618 ft
Altitude max
1,546 ft
Altitude start
1,545 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
3,432 ft
Distance climb
3,596 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:23:16
Avg time
Old School Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaUnderdown Recreation Area
Merrill, Wisconsin -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge
More of the same punchy climbing and descending of this heavily glaciated region.
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Directions to old-school-83835 trailhead
(45.307350, -89.588570)
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29 miles • 2,247 ft • 9 • Loop •
This route includes all the Underdown and Prairie Dells bike trails. The route is a loop and is best...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old School
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Where is Old School located?
Old School is located in Underdown Recreation Area, Merrill, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Underdown Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.30735, -89.58857.
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How hard is Old School?
Old School is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Old School?
Old School has 180 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,529 ft to 1,618 ft.
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Is Old School a point to point trail?
Old School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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