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663 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
00:01:39
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
825 ft
Altitude min
897 ft
Altitude max
825 ft
Altitude start
896 ft
Altitude end
10.8%
Grade
2.6%
Grade max
24%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance climb
00:01:39
Avg time

Giro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hiawatha Highlands
    Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #37397 in Trail Running
    • #98946 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No

Giro is a good climb or a fun downhill with sweeping turns and a gully with sides to ride like a halfpipe.

Access Info

Giro is a central connector that joins the lower area of Foxtrot to the top of the ridge at Meadow and Big Bird

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 308 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Giro

        ▼ Where is Giro located?
        Giro is located in Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hiawatha Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.57974, -84.29549.
        ▼ How hard is Giro?
        Giro is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Giro?
        Giro has 72 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 825 ft to 897 ft.
        ▼ Is Giro a point to point trail?
        Giro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Giro?
        Giro is 663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Giro?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Giro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Giro?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Giro are:
        • August (68 activities)
        • July (68 activities)
        • June (32 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Giro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Giro are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Giro?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Giro. The trail is 663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Giro?
        Giro is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,571 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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