more stats
1,230 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,150 ft
Altitude min
1,195 ft
Altitude max
1,194 ft
Altitude start
1,191 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
538 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Prospecteur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vipond Hill
    Timmins, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174152 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #299551 in Trail Running
    • #270274 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Porcupine Ski Runners

A technical line

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 28 rides
  • Last: Jul 15, 2026
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Prospecteur Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2021 @ 7:29pm
Sep 28, 2021
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Apr 22, 2021 @ 9:19pm
Apr 22, 2021
Oct 24, 2020 @ 8:05am
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      aueymi
      trail is notvisible i could not finf this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prospecteur located?
      Prospecteur is located in Vipond Hill, Timmins, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Vipond Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46382, -81.30241.
      ▼ How hard is Prospecteur?
      Prospecteur is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prospecteur?
      Prospecteur has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,150 ft to 1,195 ft.
      ▼ Is Prospecteur a point to point trail?
      Prospecteur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prospecteur?
      Prospecteur is 1,230 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prospecteur?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Prospecteur. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prospecteur?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prospecteur are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Prospecteur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prospecteur are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prospecteur?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Prospecteur. The trail is 1,230 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prospecteur?
      Prospecteur is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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