more stats
3,636 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:12:12
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,355 ft
Altitude min
1,445 ft
Altitude max
1,362 ft
Altitude start
1,423 ft
Altitude end
1.696%
Grade
-13.298%
Grade max
15.315%
Grade min
1,623 ft
Distance climb
1,239 ft
Distance down
775 ft
Distance flat
00:12:12
Avg time

Ferguson Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ghost Lake
    Dryden, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #101351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332966 in Trail Running
    • #310628 in Hiking
    • #9399 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,444 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,210 in Trail Running
    • #9,177 in Hiking
    • #857 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A satisfying alternate route to the finish of Ferguson Trail through blocky rock gardens and jackpine groves. Keep your eye out for the access to the new Hilly Billy Trail.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 11 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Ferguson Backside Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 3:42pm (America/Winnipeg)
Aug 9, 2026
 Bear Den trail has several trees down
Sep 17, 2021 @ 10:26am
Sep 17, 2021
 Happy to have made a mark on this one.
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ferguson Backside located?
      Ferguson Backside is located in Ghost Lake, Dryden, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Ghost Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.82057, -92.67466.
      ▼ How hard is Ferguson Backside?
      Ferguson Backside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.696%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ferguson Backside?
      Ferguson Backside has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,355 ft to 1,445 ft.
      ▼ Is Ferguson Backside a point to point trail?
      Ferguson Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ferguson Backside?
      Ferguson Backside is 3,636 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ferguson Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ferguson Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ferguson Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ferguson Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ferguson Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Ferguson Backside. The trail is 3,636 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ferguson Backside?
      Ferguson Backside is a moderately popular trail. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 44 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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