more stats
3,730 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:05:41
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
00:05:41
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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4710 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31350 in E-Biking
    • #149719 in Trail Running
    • #112496 in Hiking
    • #18285 in Snowshoeing
    • #780 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #158 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #527 in E-Biking
    • #4,571 in Trail Running
    • #3,890 in Hiking
    • #3,086 in Snowshoeing
    • #199 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 342 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,379 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Mesaround Trail Reports

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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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on May 10, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 944 ft to 986 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Mesaround?
      Mesaround is 3,730 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesaround?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesaround. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mesaround?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mesaround are:
      • August (233 activities)
      • July (196 activities)
      • September (136 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mesaround? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesaround are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesaround?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Mesaround. The trail is 3,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesaround?
      Mesaround is a very popular trail. There have been 5,109 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,488 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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