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1.5 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-98 ft
Descent
00:05:39
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
824 ft
Altitude min
929 ft
Altitude max
824 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
14.7%
Grade min
2,572 ft
Distance climb
1,995 ft
Distance down
3,537 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time
Wilderness Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMerrell Trails
Rockford, Michigan -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
Features a roller coaster stretch with some of the most fun singletrack in the state. Fun to ride in either direction--up or down. Take advantage of the subtle jumps and drops buried into the topography for a fun ride.
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- 5 rides
- 27.7 km average
6 Months
- 131 rides
- 18.8 km avg distance
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- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to wilderness-34333 trailhead
(43.110070, -85.585670)
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★ 5.0 • 77 miles • 4,803 ft • 53 •
Park at the cannon townshop building on the corner of myerslake rd and belding rd. Hits all the trails in...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilderness
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Where is Wilderness located?
Wilderness is located in Merrell Trails, Rockford, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Merrell Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.11007, -85.58567.
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How hard is Wilderness?
Wilderness is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Wilderness?
Wilderness has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 824 ft to 929 ft.
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Is Wilderness a point to point trail?
Wilderness is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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