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1.5 miles
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:07:43
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
984 ft
Altitude min
1,014 ft
Altitude max
1,014 ft
Altitude start
991 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
774 ft
Distance climb
3,353 ft
Distance down
3,307 ft
Distance flat
00:07:43
Avg time
Rainbow Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHersey Lake Conservation Area
Timmins, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#115502 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #225525 in E-Biking
- #62452 in Trail Running
- #85119 in Hiking
- #17620 in Snowshoeing
- #49292 in Gravel Biking
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Provincial Ranking#2,781 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
- #2,830 in E-Biking
- #1,268 in Trail Running
- #2,646 in Hiking
- #2,944 in Snowshoeing
- #1,988 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
This trail follows an old road north from the Hersey Lake parking lot before looping around quaint Rainbow Lake. A dock and viewing platform are located on the north shore. Note: dogs are allowed off-leash on this trail.
Trail Supporters
Mattagami Region Conservation Authority
since 1980Maintainer- past supporters
1980Builder
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
All
- 55 rides
- Last: Sep 27, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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16 miles • 419 ft • 92 • Loop •
This route takes the rider through the majority of singletrack in the Timmins and Hersey trail system.
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