4.7 miles
Distance
292 ft
Climb
-311 ft
Descent
977 ft
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
843 ft
Altitude min
975 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is a beginner trail loop to learn and get introduced into mountain biking. It includes lots of green single track as well as double track. There is, however, also a blue trail thrown in to help push your comfort zone.

Detailed Description
Beginners Luck is a 5 mile easy route located near Oro-Medonte Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 28 trails. This route climbs 292 ft with a max elevation of 977 ft then descends -311 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 4 trails (newest: Jun 20, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 17 min
  • Altitude min
    843 ft
  • Altitude start
    975 ft
  • Altitude end
    955 ft
  • Climb
    292 ft
  • Descent
    -311 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -16.4%
  • Grade min
    17.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    1
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Double Track - Sign Post 4 to 5
    Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 20, 2026
    Twisted Sister
    Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:22pm (America/Toronto)
    Jun 3, 2026
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    Double Track - Sign Post 11 to 10
    Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Toronto)
    Jun 1, 2026
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    May 28, 2026 @ 8:50am (America/Toronto)
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    May 20, 2026 @ 10:43pm (America/Toronto)
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