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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
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWalden Trails
Sudbury, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 100 in Mountain Biking
- 70 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#1346 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- #55574 in Mountain Biking
- #25859 in E-Biking
- #40088 in Trail Running
- #68809 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for Gravel Biking
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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
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity 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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6 Months
- 35 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 149 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to shell-s-trail trailhead
(46.405010, -81.196240)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell's Trail
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Shell's Trail?
Shell's Trail has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 m to 249 m.
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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.
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