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1,778 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,019 ft
Altitude min
1,042 ft
Altitude max
1,031 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-5%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
479 ft
Distance climb
495 ft
Distance down
725 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

Ridgerunner Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hersey Lake Conservation Area
    Timmins, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #50483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17598 in E-Biking
    • #237834 in Trail Running
    • #57864 in Hiking
    • #2500 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mattagami Region Conservation Authority

Ridgerunner flows though hills surrounding Hersey Lake. Trail features some flowy, old school XC style singletrack. Links to JVC via Hersey Hill and is usually ridden south to north, headed from the Fisher Lake Trail and YYZ .

Trail crosses Hawk Ridge 2/3 of the way through. Look for the continuation on the north, downslope side of Hawk Ridge.

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

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
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  • 14 miles avg distance
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        Directions to ridgerunner trailhead (48.512560, -81.281100)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgerunner

        ▼ Where is Ridgerunner located?
        Ridgerunner 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 48.51256, -81.2811.
        ▼ How hard is Ridgerunner?
        Ridgerunner is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgerunner?
        Ridgerunner has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,019 ft to 1,042 ft.
        ▼ Is Ridgerunner a point to point trail?
        Ridgerunner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ridgerunner?
        Ridgerunner is 1,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgerunner?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgerunner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridgerunner?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridgerunner are:
        • June (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Ridgerunner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridgerunner are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgerunner?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ridgerunner. The trail is 1,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ridgerunner?
        Ridgerunner is a very popular trail. There have been 981 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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