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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHersey Lake Conservation Area
Timmins, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSandy
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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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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Dogs AllowedYes
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.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Oct 31, 2018
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- Prevalent Mud
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(48.508750, -81.288450)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstorm
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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