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3,894 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,007 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude max
1,030 ft
Altitude start
1,033 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
988 ft
Distance climb
1,293 ft
Distance down
1,070 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Lynx Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Hersey Lake Conservation Area
    Timmins, Ontario
  • AKA
    Lynx Road
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #257221 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #227448 in E-Biking
    • #62892 in Trail Running
    • #348949 in Hiking
    • #21573 in Snowshoeing
    • #8054 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #26382 in Nordic Skiing
    • #34237 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #49950 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,998 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,926 in E-Biking
    • #1,278 in Trail Running
    • #10,175 in Hiking
    • #3,615 in Snowshoeing
    • #196 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #2,118 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2,086 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2,008 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mattagami Region Conservation Authority

Starting with a rocky, sandy climb from Hersey Lake this trail takes riders past the western shores of Lynx Lake. Washrooms, picnic tables and a beach are located here. A small connector on the northern edge links with Raven Rush

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BeachFamily friendlyLakeRestroomsSandy

Trail Supporters


  • 1980
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      The Big One
      16 miles • 419 ft • 92 • Loop •
      This route takes the rider through the majority of singletrack in the Timmins and Hersey trail system.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lynx Lake Loop located?
      Lynx Lake Loop is located in Hersey Lake Conservation Area, Timmins, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hersey Lake Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.51658, -81.27805.
      ▼ How hard is Lynx Lake Loop?
      Lynx Lake Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lynx Lake Loop?
      Lynx Lake Loop has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,007 ft to 1,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Lynx Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Lynx Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Lynx Lake Loop?
      Lynx Lake Loop is 3,894 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lynx Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lynx Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lynx Lake Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lynx Lake Loop are:
      • July (5 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lynx Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lynx Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lynx Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lynx Lake Loop. The trail is 3,894 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lynx Lake Loop?
      Lynx Lake Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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