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2,922 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:14:21
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,124 ft
Altitude min
1,187 ft
Altitude max
1,140 ft
Altitude start
1,144 ft
Altitude end
0.135%
Grade
-18.59%
Grade max
28.241%
Grade min
1,171 ft
Distance climb
1,556 ft
Distance down
196 ft
Distance flat
00:14:21
Avg time

Hardwood Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wildwood Conservation Area
    St. Marys, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146526 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #272620 in Trail Running
    • #282994 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Skinny

This is a technical loop, laid out as a "lollipop". (Entrance and exit are the 2-way stick, which meets the loop.) Trail can be ridden in both directions, but either option has a few sections that will seem "backwards" depending on which way you choose.

Access near the wet crossing / river ford. Look for the sign for the trail entrance/exit just east of the creek on the south side, near a corner.

This trail has a number of stunts and structures, including skinnies, log-overs, bridges and rock launches. Most stunts have low-consequences or are close to the ground. This trail will test you with obstacles and low-speed balance maneuvers.

Watch out Some of the tech sections have short run-outs and tight turns immediately following a stunt.

Most stunts sections have go-arounds and options. Make sure to look before you leap, and you can ride around if you're not comfortable.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 14, 2023 @ 12:58pm
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Jul 14, 2020
 Great wooden features
May 20, 2020 @ 3:01pm
May 20, 2020
 Needs drainage. Bad mud spots. Avoid.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hardwood Loop

        ▼ Where is Hardwood Loop located?
        Hardwood Loop is located in Wildwood Conservation Area, St. Marys, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Wildwood Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.23968, -81.03411.
        ▼ How hard is Hardwood Loop?
        Hardwood Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.135%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hardwood Loop?
        Hardwood Loop has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,124 ft to 1,187 ft.
        ▼ Is Hardwood Loop a point to point trail?
        Hardwood Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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