more stats
1,785 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:02:38
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
870 ft
Altitude min
888 ft
Altitude max
883 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
702 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:02:38
Avg time

Ferrous Wheel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #62833 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125554 in Trail Running
    • #96293 in Hiking
    • #18363 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,608 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,531 in Trail Running
    • #3,201 in Hiking
    • #3,104 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Four Seasons
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A proposed intermediate side trail off the Balsam St connector trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 202 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 890 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Ferrous Wheel Trail Reports

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May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
 reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:57pm
Apr 26, 2025
 reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
May 20, 2024 @ 5:31am
May 20, 2024
Apr 18, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Apr 18, 2024
 reporter Trails closed for spring thaw. Upcoming weekend/early next week looking promising for opening.
Mar 29, 2024 @ 5:20pm
Mar 29, 2024
 reporter Groomed with Snowdog 03/28/24
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on May 10, 2025
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Avg: 3.83 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      93
      Poker Run (Both Routes) Print Version
      18 miles • 1,221 ft • 50 • Loop •
      Both routes for printing for the Blacksheep Poker Ride.
      28
      Balsam to Trowbridge Super Fun
      8 miles • 491 ft • 16 •
      As a local rider this is one of my favourite routes.
      3.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★ 17%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ferrous Wheel located?
      Ferrous Wheel is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46912, -89.21983.
      ▼ How hard is Ferrous Wheel?
      Ferrous Wheel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ferrous Wheel?
      Ferrous Wheel has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 870 ft to 888 ft.
      ▼ Is Ferrous Wheel a point to point trail?
      Ferrous Wheel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ferrous Wheel?
      Ferrous Wheel is 1,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ferrous Wheel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ferrous Wheel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ferrous Wheel?
      Ferrous Wheel is best visited during: Four Seasons.
      ▼ How do I access Ferrous Wheel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ferrous Wheel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ferrous Wheel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ferrous Wheel. The trail is 1,785 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ferrous Wheel?
      Ferrous Wheel is a very popular trail. There have been 4,018 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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