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1,191 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
887 ft
Altitude min
898 ft
Altitude max
895 ft
Altitude start
899 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
433 ft
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

Big Bird Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hiawatha Highlands
    Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #148214 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85784 in Trail Running
    • #85912 in Hiking
    • #1286 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

A trail through red pines and swooping along the edge of a ridge into a maple forest.

Access Info

Access from Magic Forest, Easier, Daisy Dude, Easier, Giro and Sesame.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 102 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 493 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Big Bird located?
        Big Bird is located in Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hiawatha Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58131, -84.29556.
        ▼ How hard is Big Bird?
        Big Bird is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bird?
        Big Bird has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 887 ft to 898 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Bird a point to point trail?
        Big Bird is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Bird?
        Big Bird is 1,191 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Bird?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Bird. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Bird?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Bird are:
        • August (56 activities)
        • June (50 activities)
        • July (50 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Bird? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Bird are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Bird?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Big Bird. The trail is 1,191 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Bird?
        Big Bird is a very popular trail. There have been 2,327 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,550 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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