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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
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Cassandra Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 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
    No

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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 546 rides
  • Last: Jul 2, 2026
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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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Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
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        Directions to cassandra trailhead (48.482730, -89.207640)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cassandra

        ▼ 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 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 268 m to 282 m.
        ▼ 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.

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