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3,730 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
944 ft
Altitude min
986 ft
Altitude max
984 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
7.6%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance climb
1,342 ft
Distance down
1,365 ft
Distance flat
00:04:08
Avg time

Mesaround Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #5989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106951 in Trail Running
    • #32879 in Hiking
    • #2779 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2022

Trail following the rocky edge of the Mesa. Part of the Mesa-Lookout Loop

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 99 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,125 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
 reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:57pm
Apr 26, 2025
 reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
Apr 21, 2024
 reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
Apr 21, 2024
 reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
Apr 18, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Apr 18, 2024
 reporter Trails closed for spring thaw. Upcoming weekend/early next week looking promising for opening.
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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        Directions to mesaround trailhead (48.487100, -89.193440)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mesaround

        ▼ Where is Mesaround located?
        Mesaround is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.4871, -89.19344.
        ▼ How hard is Mesaround?
        Mesaround is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesaround?
        Mesaround has 7 m of elevation gain. The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 288 m to 301 m.
        ▼ Is Mesaround a point to point trail?
        Mesaround is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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