more stats
3,432 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
00:06:14
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
1,033 ft
Altitude min
1,050 ft
Altitude max
1,033 ft
Altitude start
1,050 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance down
1,440 ft
Distance flat
00:06:14
Avg time

Mad Trapper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #69147 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149559 in E-Biking
    • #328753 in Trail Running
    • #354690 in Hiking
    • #20728 in Snowshoeing
    • #11742 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,740 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,772 in E-Biking
    • #9,068 in Trail Running
    • #10,237 in Hiking
    • #3,504 in Snowshoeing
    • #947 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

A rugged trail winding through several forest types. Can be ridden in both directions but northbound is easier. The ends offer up some faster rolling sections while the middle is has a few tight turns to test the riders handling ability. Trail is most often used in connection with Trop de Poutine.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that the singletrack trails are not monitored or maintained by the MRCA.

Tags
Tight and twisty
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 115 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Mad Trapper Trail Reports

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on Sep 5, 2025
Wet
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mad Trapper located?
      Mad Trapper 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 48.51284, -81.26996.
      ▼ How hard is Mad Trapper?
      Mad Trapper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mad Trapper?
      Mad Trapper has 16 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,033 ft to 1,050 ft.
      ▼ Is Mad Trapper a point to point trail?
      Mad Trapper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mad Trapper?
      Mad Trapper is 3,432 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mad Trapper?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mad Trapper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mad Trapper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mad Trapper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mad Trapper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mad Trapper. The trail is 3,432 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mad Trapper?
      Mad Trapper is a very popular trail. There have been 737 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 759 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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