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Merritt 41

0.2 mi connector · 112 ft gain · 5,327 ft high point · Easy

This is a connector trail.

SD · U.S. Forest Service

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Elevation

112 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Merritt PeakNearby · 0.2 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 0.2 mi
Shape: Connector
Gain: 112 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 5,327 ft
Low point: 5,215 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 0.2 mi and 112 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: SD
Trailhead: 44.1168° N · 103.5578° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today55°34°Mostly Sunny
Tue59°34°Sunny
Wed57°35°Sunny
Thu63°35°Sunny
Fri67°38°Sunny
Sat64°36°Mostly Sunny
Sun62°37°Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 3 mph SE

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