more stats
666 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,022 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
1,027 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
92 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time

Drop Ahead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hiawatha Highlands
    Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #251490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112932 in Trail Running
    • #338813 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,866 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,046 in Trail Running
    • #10,043 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Drop Ahead is a 203 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Sault Ste Marie Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features drop and rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Left turn at fork at end of Wedding Crasher to double track trail. Climb double track, trail is on left side. Trail is on right side as you climb the double track hill if approaching from Sideline.

Tags
DropsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 117 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Drop Ahead Trail Reports

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Jun 23, 2025 @ 12:08pm
Jun 23, 2025
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May 11, 2025 @ 6:47am
May 11, 2025
 reporter ride with caution. trail may have hazards.
May 1, 2025 @ 7:54am
May 1, 2025
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Apr 16, 2024 @ 11:45am
Apr 16, 2024
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Oct 22, 2022 @ 6:11am
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      Nov 16, 2016 @ 6:05pm
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      Nov 16, 2016 @ 6:05pm
      Nov 16, 2016
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop Ahead located?
      Drop Ahead is located in Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hiawatha Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.59392, -84.27393.
      ▼ How hard is Drop Ahead?
      Drop Ahead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop Ahead?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,022 ft to 1,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop Ahead a point to point trail?
      Drop Ahead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drop Ahead?
      Drop Ahead is 666 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop Ahead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop Ahead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drop Ahead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drop Ahead are:
      • June (16 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Drop Ahead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop Ahead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop Ahead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Drop Ahead. The trail is 666 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop Ahead?
      Drop Ahead is a moderately popular trail. There have been 442 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 857 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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