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1.7 miles
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:15:07
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,263 ft
Altitude max
1,201 ft
Altitude start
1,204 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
3,166 ft
Distance climb
3,671 ft
Distance down
2,018 ft
Distance flat
00:15:07
Avg time

Sanderson Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    SCMBC - ORO Trail Network
    Oro-Medonte, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #95645 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64604 in Trail Running
    • #102925 in Hiking
    • #3521 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Simcoe County

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Sanderson is a 3 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oro-Medonte Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 272 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Toronto)
Aug 16, 2026
Tree down on Sanderson, will need chainsaw
Jul 16, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Toronto)
Jul 16, 2026
 tree cleared by Craig
Jul 15, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/Toronto)
Jul 15, 2026
 tree down in first km clockwise - reported by Blair Adams
Jul 27, 2025 @ 2:58pm
Jul 27, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025 @ 7:48pm
Jun 16, 2025
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on Aug 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Directions to sanderson trailhead (44.538790, -79.626930)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sanderson

        ▼ Where is Sanderson located?
        Sanderson is located in SCMBC - ORO Trail Network, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the SCMBC - ORO Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.53879, -79.62693.
        ▼ How hard is Sanderson?
        Sanderson is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sanderson?
        Sanderson has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft to 1,263 ft.
        ▼ Is Sanderson a point to point trail?
        Sanderson is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sanderson?
        Sanderson is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sanderson?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sanderson. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sanderson?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sanderson are:
        • July (43 activities)
        • May (36 activities)
        • August (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sanderson? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sanderson are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sanderson?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Sanderson. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sanderson?
        Sanderson is a very popular trail. There have been 1,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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