more stats
1,440 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
808 ft
Altitude min
816 ft
Altitude max
808 ft
Altitude start
817 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
896 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time

Shell's Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 100 in Mountain Biking
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1346 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #55574 in Mountain Biking
    • #25859 in E-Biking
    • #40088 in Trail Running
    • #68809 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This access trail is part of the Walden Cross Country's (WCC) nordic ski trail network. It is covered with wood chips and is maintained for summer riding. It is maintained in the summer for riding by WMBC. Dogs, on leash, are allowed on the trails when the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing.

Access Info

A membership with Walden Cross Country is required for access this trail during the Winter Season

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 149 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Shell's Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Toronto)
Jul 16, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
reporter Open and in good condition. Let the trails dry 6 hrs after a rain, before riding.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
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Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Dec 22, 2025 @ 11:58am (America/Toronto)
Dec 22, 2025
reporter Head to https://www.waldenxc.ca/trailconditions for the latest trail conditions
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on Jul 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 1 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Shell's Trail located?
      Shell's Trail is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40501, -81.19624.
      How hard is Shell's Trail?
      Shell's Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Shell's Trail?
      Shell's Trail has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 808 ft to 816 ft.
      Is Shell's Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shell's Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      How long is Shell's Trail?
      Shell's Trail is 1,440 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Shell's Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shell's Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ski Shell's Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Shell's Trail are:
      • February (23 activities)
      • January (19 activities)
      • April (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Shell's Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shell's Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ski Shell's Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ski Shell's Trail. The trail is 1,440 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Shell's Trail?
      Shell's Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,707 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,997 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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