more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
223 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:34:09
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
1,319 ft
Altitude min
1,448 ft
Altitude max
1,319 ft
Altitude start
1,328 ft
Altitude end
0.126%
Grade
-25.52%
Grade max
27.001%
Grade min
3,025 ft
Distance climb
2,804 ft
Distance down
958 ft
Distance flat
00:34:09
Avg time

Root-A-Bega Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ghost Lake
    Dryden, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105890 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #357843 in Trail Running
    • #346729 in Hiking
    • #7181 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,545 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,875 in Trail Running
    • #10,151 in Hiking
    • #753 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A rocky and rooty climb up the south shore of Mavis Lake leads to a wickedly fun downhill romp through a mature jack pine forest. This trail features one of the toughest climbs in the trail system.

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RockyRooty

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Root-A-Bega Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2025 @ 8:45am
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Oct 10, 2024 @ 8:20am
Oct 10, 2024
Another head height tree down
Oct 10, 2024 @ 8:13am
Oct 10, 2024
Tree down
Sep 17, 2021 @ 10:26am
Sep 17, 2021
Sep 5, 2020 @ 11:18am
Sep 5, 2020
Moss so thick it retains alot of moisture now, making certain areas slick
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on Aug 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root-A-Bega located?
      Root-A-Bega is located in Ghost Lake, Dryden, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Ghost Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.81509, -92.6716.
      ▼ How hard is Root-A-Bega?
      Root-A-Bega is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.126%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root-A-Bega?
      Root-A-Bega has 223 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,319 ft to 1,448 ft.
      ▼ Is Root-A-Bega a point to point trail?
      Root-A-Bega is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root-A-Bega?
      Root-A-Bega is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root-A-Bega?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root-A-Bega. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root-A-Bega? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root-A-Bega are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root-A-Bega?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Root-A-Bega. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root-A-Bega?
      Root-A-Bega is a moderately popular trail. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 53 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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