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4.3 miles
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-181 ft
Descent
00:34:34
Avg time
749 ft
Altitude min
803 ft
Altitude max
774 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:34:34
Avg time

Lynx Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Georgian Nordic
    McDougall Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #129818 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104849 in Trail Running
    • #101488 in Hiking
    • #9102 in Nordic Skiing
    • #5251 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1968 in Adaptive Biking
    • #637 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,037 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,742 in Trail Running
    • #3,419 in Hiking
    • #579 in Nordic Skiing
    • #653 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #70 in Adaptive Biking
    • #30 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club

The Lynx Loop serves as the backbone to the trail system at Georgian Nordic. It is primarily well-marked double track with a firm surface. Brief sections of sand, bare rock, or wet areas can be encountered, depending on the season. Many of the other trail options at Georgian Nordic branch off of this trunk.

Access Info

Park at Georgian Nordic Ski Club parking lot, located on Nine Mile Lake Road, just off Highway 124.

Disclaimer

Day pass or membership required to ride!

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lynx Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2023 @ 9:04am
Aug 18, 2023
 Poplar tree down, just past split between long lynx and short lynx. Also watch out for rattlesnake near end of trail!
Aug 6, 2017 @ 7:13am
Aug 6, 2017
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Jul 6, 2017 @ 8:23am
Jul 6, 2017
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on Aug 18, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lynx Loop located?
      Lynx Loop is located in Georgian Nordic, McDougall Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Georgian Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.42535, -80.02817.
      ▼ How hard is Lynx Loop?
      Lynx Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lynx Loop?
      Lynx Loop has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 181 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 749 ft to 803 ft.
      ▼ Is Lynx Loop a point to point trail?
      Lynx Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lynx Loop?
      Lynx Loop is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lynx Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lynx Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lynx Loop?
      Lynx Loop is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Lynx Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lynx Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lynx Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Lynx Loop. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lynx Loop?
      Lynx Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 464 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 534 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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