more stats
2,818 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
905 ft
Altitude min
924 ft
Altitude max
913 ft
Altitude start
922 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance climb
390 ft
Distance down
1,709 ft
Distance flat
00:09:40
Avg time

Snakes & Ladders Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #92475 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149803 in Trail Running
    • #331912 in Hiking
    • #18749 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,251 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,575 in Trail Running
    • #9,891 in Hiking
    • #3,175 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Teeter Totter

The most technical section in the Shuniah Mines system. Here you will find plenty of rock, skinnies, a log ride, rocky technical climbs, tight singletrack, and the signature rock chutes. Some of those features are optional lines, but many are mandatory.

Snakes & Ladders is designed to be ridden from the top access point near the fork of the adventure trail/prologue loop.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 202 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Snakes & Ladders Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2025 @ 8:19am
Aug 13, 2025
May 16, 2025 @ 2:40pm
May 16, 2025
Previously reported fallen trees cut off trail.
May 13, 2025 @ 12:34pm
May 13, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Apr 26, 2025
reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
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on Aug 13, 2025
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Avg: 4.06 (9 votes)
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      Directions to snakes--ladders trailhead (48.475480, -89.204330)

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      1 Review & Comments

      JakeSG7bkY
      Tree down about halfway through, just after steep rocky section

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Snakes & Ladders located?
      Snakes & Ladders is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47548, -89.20433.
      ▼ How hard is Snakes & Ladders?
      Snakes & Ladders is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Snakes & Ladders?
      Snakes & Ladders has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 905 ft to 924 ft.
      ▼ Is Snakes & Ladders a point to point trail?
      Snakes & Ladders is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Snakes & Ladders?
      Snakes & Ladders is 2,818 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Snakes & Ladders?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Snakes & Ladders. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Snakes & Ladders?
      Snakes & Ladders is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Snakes & Ladders? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Snakes & Ladders are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Snakes & Ladders?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Snakes & Ladders. The trail is 2,818 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Snakes & Ladders?
      Snakes & Ladders is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,194 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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