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1,434 ft
Distance
-47 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
878 ft
Altitude min
926 ft
Altitude max
926 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Cassandra Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #64456 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106743 in Trail Running
    • #108858 in Hiking
    • #2527 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Originally built in the early 90's, Cassandra is classic tight and twisty Shuniah Mines single-track trail through a dense spruce thicket. The trail connects the hydro line corridor from the Hilltop zone back to the main part of the system near Crossover. The trail is a hand-built trail that weaves it's way through tight trees over lots of roots and rocks. The top end of the trail can be either a technical descent or a challenge climb depending on which direction you are riding.

In recent years work has been underway to bring this trail up to newer standards, while still respecting is heritage.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 599 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Cassandra Trail Reports

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May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:57pm
Apr 26, 2025
reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
Jul 30, 2024 @ 4:15pm
Jul 30, 2024
Giant poop mid trail. Possible Lynx?
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Apr 21, 2024
reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
Apr 18, 2024 @ 8:15pm
Apr 18, 2024
reporter Trails closed for spring thaw. Upcoming weekend/early next week looking promising for opening.
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on May 10, 2025
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Avg: 4.23 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Cassandra located?
      Cassandra is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48273, -89.20764.
      How hard is Cassandra?
      Cassandra is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Cassandra?
      The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 878 ft to 926 ft.
      Is Cassandra a point to point trail?
      Cassandra is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Cassandra?
      Cassandra is 1,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Cassandra?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cassandra. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Cassandra?
      Cassandra is best visited during: May-Oct.
      How do I access Cassandra? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cassandra are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Cassandra?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cassandra. The trail is 1,434 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Cassandra?
      Cassandra is a very popular trail. There have been 2,925 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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