more stats
3,632 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:08:05
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
767 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
518 ft
Distance down
2,418 ft
Distance flat
00:08:05
Avg time

Bear Cub Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Georgian Nordic
    McDougall Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69361 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107859 in Trail Running
    • #92254 in Hiking
    • #611 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,746 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,860 in Trail Running
    • #3,007 in Hiking
    • #147 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year-round (fat bike/snowshoe in winter)
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner

Super-fun twisty and turny trail through loamy forest floor. Sometimes higher speed isn't faster Adjusting cornering speed appropriately will get you through more quickly. A few short boardwalks and corduroy sections over wet/marshy areas (and in general this trail dries more slowly than the others in the network). One tricky ridge climb at the western end that is slippery when wet; the rest is reasonably straightforward and fun. This trail also leads into the (more challenging) Grizzly trails; make sure you keep left at those intersections to stay on the loamy fun.

Access Info

Access off the Lynx Loop at Georgian Nordic

Disclaimer

Day pass or membership required to ride!

Tags
BoardwalkLoamyTight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 344 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Bear Cub Trail Reports

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Aug 24, 2024 @ 3:23pm
Aug 24, 2024
Great trail. Very twisty.
Aug 15, 2024 @ 5:48pm
Aug 15, 2024
Trails were great, some mosquitos, but great ride.
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on Aug 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Cub located?
      Bear Cub is located in Georgian Nordic, McDougall Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Georgian Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.42378, -80.03285.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Cub?
      Bear Cub is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Cub?
      Bear Cub has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 767 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Cub a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bear Cub is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Cub?
      Bear Cub is 3,632 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Cub?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Cub. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Cub?
      Bear Cub is best visited during: Year-round (fat bike/snowshoe in winter).
      ▼ How do I access Bear Cub? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Cub are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Cub?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bear Cub. The trail is 3,632 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Cub?
      Bear Cub is a very popular trail. There have been 1,390 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,521 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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