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1,444 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-171 ft
Altitude change
1,143 ft
Altitude min
1,323 ft
Altitude max
1,323 ft
Altitude start
1,152 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-39.4%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time
Fuddle Duddle Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaMt. Dufour/Fire Tower Trail Network
Elliot Lake, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity of Elliot Lake
Starts at the huge boulder and picnic table with a rocky, steep descent. This trail ends at Air Snake. You can either continue straight through for Squirrel Scrambler or make a left or right onto Air Snake. This downhill section was named 'Fuddle Duddle' by Bill Ralph - A trail building pioneer. If you run into him make time for a chat. He is a lively soul.
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Jacks Ski & Bike ShackMaintainer
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since 2015Maintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 22 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(46.394590, -82.626640)
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Nearby Trails
- Jack Rabbit Trail 0 ft
- Squirrel Scramble 2,106 ft
- Air Snake 2,139 ft
- The Bench 2,671 ft
- Side Trail 3,346 ft
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Where is Fuddle Duddle located?
Fuddle Duddle is located in Mt. Dufour/Fire Tower Trail Network, Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Dufour/Fire Tower Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.39459, -82.62664.
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How hard is Fuddle Duddle?
Fuddle Duddle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Fuddle Duddle?
Fuddle Duddle has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,143 ft to 1,323 ft.
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How long is Fuddle Duddle?
Fuddle Duddle is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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