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1.0 mile
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:07:48
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
848 ft
Altitude min
897 ft
Altitude max
889 ft
Altitude start
876 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
2,379 ft
Distance climb
2,326 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:07:48
Avg time

Eastern Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 45 in Mountain Biking
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1268 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #166519 in Mountain Biking
    • #229041 in E-Biking
    • #77832 in Trail Running
    • #366348 in Hiking
    • #53010 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #107 in Nordic Skiing · Ontario [+]
    • #3,600 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,978 in E-Biking
    • #1,750 in Trail Running
    • #10,362 in Hiking
    • #2,113 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This trail is part of the Walden Cross Country's (WCC) nordic ski trail network. Segments of the trail are maintained for summer riding. It is open to winter riding when conditions are suitable and posted on the Club's website. Dogs, on leash, are allowed on the trails when the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing.

Access Info

A membership with Walden Cross Country is required for access this trail during the Winter Season

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Eastern Loop 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 @ 4:50pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Dec 22, 2025 @ 11:58am (America/Toronto)
Dec 22, 2025
reporter Head to https://www.waldenxc.ca/trailconditions for the latest trail conditions
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.
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on Jun 1, 2026
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Avg: 3 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eastern Loop located?
      Eastern Loop is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.41041, -81.19151.
      ▼ How hard is Eastern Loop?
      Eastern Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eastern Loop?
      Eastern Loop has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 848 ft to 897 ft.
      ▼ Is Eastern Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Eastern Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Eastern Loop?
      Eastern Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eastern Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eastern Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Eastern Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eastern Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Eastern Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ski Eastern Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eastern Loop?
      Eastern Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 713 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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