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1.6 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
1,050 ft
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
1,017 ft
Altitude min
1,050 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-3.9%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
1,299 ft
Distance climb
4,692 ft
Distance down
2,005 ft
Distance flat

Sandstorm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hersey Lake Conservation Area
    Timmins, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #165999 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225783 in Trail Running
    • #216237 in Hiking
    • #4715 in Snowshoeing
    • #26212 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,587 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #6,355 in Trail Running
    • #6,851 in Hiking
    • #941 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,634 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Double Track Used as an outer loop to connect trails. Some sections are very sandy. Stay on main trail. Plenty of side trails to get confused with Motorized vehicles are not allowed on this trail.

Access Info Restricted Access

Motorized use prohibited in some areas. Trail is only shown for wayfinding purposes.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Motorized use prohibited in some areas. Trail is only shown for wayfinding purposes. Please be advised that this trail is not monitored or maintained by the MRCA.

Tags
Sandy
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandstorm located?
      Sandstorm 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 48.50875, -81.28845.
      ▼ How hard is Sandstorm?
      Sandstorm is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandstorm?
      Sandstorm has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,017 ft to 1,050 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandstorm a point to point trail?
      Sandstorm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Sandstorm?
      Sandstorm is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandstorm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandstorm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sandstorm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandstorm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Sandstorm?
      Sandstorm is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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