more stats
509 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
00:00:44
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
802 ft
Altitude min
808 ft
Altitude max
802 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance flat
00:00:44
Avg time

Button Hook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39080 in E-Biking
    • #66485 in Trail Running
    • #30434 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

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AI Generated Description

Button Hook is a 155 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sudbury Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 145 rides
  • 154 miles avg distance
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  • 1,033 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Button Hook Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Toronto)
Jul 16, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Open and in good condition. Let the trails dry 6 hrs after a rain, before riding.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
 reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
 reporter
Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/Toronto)
Nov 30, 2025
 reporter Closed for the winter. Some trails will open for winter fat biking once grooming starts.
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on Jul 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Button Hook located?
      Button Hook is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40506, -81.1944.
      ▼ How hard is Button Hook?
      Button Hook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Button Hook?
      Button Hook has 5 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 802 ft to 808 ft.
      ▼ Is Button Hook a point to point trail?
      Button Hook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Button Hook?
      Button Hook is 509 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Button Hook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Button Hook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Button Hook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Button Hook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Button Hook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Button Hook. The trail is 509 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Button Hook?
      Button Hook is a very popular trail. There have been 4,123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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