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3,038 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
787 ft
Altitude min
803 ft
Altitude max
794 ft
Altitude start
801 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
1,660 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

Ferns - Winter Details

  • Activities
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #40 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #10 in Snowshoeing · Ontario
  • Blaze Color
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

The winter version of the trail Ferns, which is used for snowshoeing.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 21, 2025 @ 8:39am (America/Toronto)
Dec 21, 2025
reporter Open for snowshoeing. Check daily conditions at https://www.waldenxc.ca/trailconditions
Aug 31, 2025 @ 3:16am
Aug 31, 2025
reporter Closed for summer
Apr 29, 2023 @ 11:31am
Apr 29, 2023
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Dec 23, 2021 @ 4:32pm
Dec 23, 2021
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Mar 27, 2021 @ 8:00am
Mar 27, 2021
reporter Closed and waiting for dry-up in May
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ferns - Winter located?
      Ferns - Winter is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40361, -81.19323.
      ▼ How hard is Ferns - Winter?
      Ferns - Winter is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ferns - Winter?
      Ferns - Winter has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 787 ft to 803 ft.
      ▼ Is Ferns - Winter a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ferns - Winter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ferns - Winter?
      Ferns - Winter is 3,038 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ferns - Winter?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ferns - Winter. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to snowshoe Ferns - Winter?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to use Ferns - Winter are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • December (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ferns - Winter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ferns - Winter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to snowshoe Ferns - Winter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to snowshoe Ferns - Winter. The trail is 3,038 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ferns - Winter?
      Ferns - Winter is a very popular trail. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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