more stats
801 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
933 ft
Altitude min
954 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
295 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
Avg time

Dead Woods Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30376 in E-Biking
    • #151379 in Trail Running
    • #149952 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,880 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #517 in E-Biking
    • #4,632 in Trail Running
    • #5,406 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • 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

Dead Woods is a 244 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sudbury Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 m blue climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 179 miles avg distance
All
  • 475 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Dead Woods Trail Reports

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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 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto)
Nov 30, 2025
reporter Closed for the winter. Some trails will open for winter fat biking once grooming starts.
May 22, 2025 @ 6:35am
May 22, 2025
reporter Great early season conditions. Give any rain 4-6 hours to dry up before riding
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Status:
on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Woods located?
      Dead Woods is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40689, -81.20291.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Woods?
      Dead Woods is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Woods?
      Dead Woods has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 933 ft to 954 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dead Woods?
      Dead Woods is 801 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Woods?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Woods. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dead Woods? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Woods are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Woods?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dead Woods. The trail is 801 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Woods?
      Dead Woods is a very popular trail. There have been 1,845 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,440 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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