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2,224 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
00:04:55
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
847 ft
Altitude min
936 ft
Altitude max
847 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1,932 ft
Distance climb
292 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Long Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24630 in E-Biking
    • #151381 in Trail Running
    • #116313 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,378 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #413 in E-Biking
    • #4,633 in Trail Running
    • #4,036 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This two-way trail is one of the main climbs that get riders to the upper trails. A long and steady climb with some technical section featuring rocks that many riders use to get to trails like Honey Badger, it can also be ridden as a downhill trail for riders wishing to go to trails like Fozzys and Double Down from the top. This trail is the main climb to the upper section in the Red Loop.

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BoardwalkBridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 16.3 km average
6 Months
  • 105 rides
  • 54.3 km avg distance
All
  • 688 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Long Road Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Toronto)
Jul 16, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Open and in good condition. Let the trails dry 6 hrs after a rain, before riding.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:55pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter
Nov 30, 2025 @ 12:13pm (America/Toronto)
Nov 30, 2025
reporter Closed for the winter. Some trails will open for winter fat biking once grooming starts.
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on Jul 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to long-road trailhead (46.406020, -81.196620)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Long Road located?
      Long Road is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40602, -81.19662.
      ▼ How hard is Long Road?
      Long Road is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Road?
      Long Road has 88 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 847 ft to 936 ft.
      ▼ Is Long Road a point to point trail?
      Long Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Long Road?
      Long Road is 2,224 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Long Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Long Road are:
      • July (65 activities)
      • August (61 activities)
      • September (49 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Long Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Long Road. The trail is 2,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Long Road?
      Long Road is a very popular trail. There have been 2,396 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,463 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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