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2.9 miles
Distance
505 ft
Climb
-511 ft
Descent
1,118 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
721 ft
Altitude min
728 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-36.4%
Grade max
29.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,207 ft
Distance down
2,710 ft
Distance flat
Use at own risk.
Quick visitor loop Enjoy the easier way up, some good singletrack across the top and a stellar down through Rodeo Ride and into Hillside down to Ski Club Road. Note: Rodeo ride is steep at the top, descend with caution.
Detailed Description
Visitor Loop is a 3 mile popular easy route located near North Bay Ontario. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 505 ft with a max elevation of 1,118 ft then descends -511 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jul 8, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jul 14, 2025)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Sep 3, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time50 min 22 sec
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Altitude change-7 ft
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Altitude min721 ft
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Altitude start728 ft
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Altitude end722 ft
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Climb505 ft
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Descent-511 ft
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Grade max-36.4%
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Grade min29.3%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down5,207 ft
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Distance flat2,710 ft
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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