more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
1,192 ft
High Point
11 ft
Altitude change
1,124 ft
Altitude min
1,147 ft
Altitude start
1,158 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
29.8%
Grade min
2,936 ft
Distance climb
2,956 ft
Distance down
2,890 ft
Distance flat

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Boreal Trail Wilderness Region
    Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario
  • AKA
    Boreal Trails, Boreal Loops, Boreal Small Loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #162666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #227960 in Trail Running
    • #1501 in Hiking
    • #4875 in Snowshoeing
    • #15315 in Adaptive Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,548 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #6,377 in Trail Running
    • #61 in Hiking
    • #954 in Snowshoeing
    • #483 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All Year Access
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls

The small Loop section of the Boreal Trail is accessible by the Nestor Falls information center south of Nestor Falls.
This is a clearly visible nature trail with some difficult ascending and descending areas. Every Trail in the township has cell service.

Current Conditions, Guide, and Trail News:

Desktop: www.snnf.ca/trails
Mobile: https://qrcodes.pro/0PWu67

source: Trail Coordinator
Access Info

Boreal Trail is accessible by the Nestor Falls information center south of Nestor Falls. Parking at the trailhead is visible from the highway. Free parking and accessible all year.

Disclaimer

Use at your own risk, see links for information

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

Not recommended for bikers of any type due to ruts, steep hills, rocky areas, narrow corridors, Very technical areas exist for bikers, but makes for an enjoyable hike.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyPicnic spot
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 1 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Boreal Trail... Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2025 @ 8:26am
Sep 9, 2025
 reporter A few trees have been reported as down and blocking the trail. One is large enough that it's difficult to get over.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 9:24am
Aug 15, 2025
 reporter Rainfall has made trails nice and green. Mosquitoes are starting to not be a nuisance, and it's beautiful out here!.
May 6, 2025 @ 9:25am
May 6, 2025
 reporter Trail conditions across the area looks ideal with small areas of pooling water rarely. Mosquitoes and ticks are slowly emerging.
May 1, 2025 @ 9:17am
May 1, 2025
 reporter Smow has melted and has created various pooling in low lying areas. No bugs reported as of this report.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 6:26am
Apr 24, 2025
 reporter Trails in the region have higher amounts of snow and ice right now if they are open to the weather, where if there's more tree cover, it's bare...
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on Sep 9, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Boreal Trail (Small Loop) located?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is located in Boreal Trail Wilderness Region, Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Boreal Trail Wilderness Region trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.09954, -93.91782.
      ▼ How hard is Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,124 ft to 1,192 ft.
      ▼ Is Boreal Trail (Small Loop) a point to point trail?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Boreal Trail (Small Loop). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is best visited during: All Year Access.
      ▼ How do I access Boreal Trail (Small Loop)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Boreal Trail (Small Loop) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Boreal Trail (Small Loop)?
      Boreal Trail (Small Loop) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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