more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:11:00
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
1,309 ft
Altitude min
1,373 ft
Altitude max
1,358 ft
Altitude start
1,309 ft
Altitude end
-8.68%
Grade max
5.623%
Grade min
1,131 ft
Distance climb
2,179 ft
Distance down
2,583 ft
Distance flat
00:11:00
Avg time

Squirrel Nuts Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ghost Lake
    Dryden, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81754 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334514 in Trail Running
    • #321615 in Hiking
    • #7059 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,022 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,260 in Trail Running
    • #9,590 in Hiking
    • #747 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A unique Mavis lakeshore romp with plenty to offer intermediate riders. Lakeside single track gives way to old doubletrack.

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Lake

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Squirrel Nuts Trail Reports

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on Aug 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to squirrel-nuts trailhead (49.809660, -92.684080)

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      3.5 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 43%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      JrtCloud9
      Great ride with various terrain and a picturesque view of the lake. The nuts are a trick when wet, but add nicely to the challenge of the ride.
      crislabossiere crislabossiere
      Some baby head segments. I found the flow enjoyable by picking up speed a bit

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Squirrel Nuts located?
      Squirrel Nuts is located in Ghost Lake, Dryden, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Ghost Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.80966, -92.68408.
      ▼ How hard is Squirrel Nuts?
      Squirrel Nuts is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Nuts?
      Squirrel Nuts has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,309 ft to 1,373 ft.
      ▼ Is Squirrel Nuts a point to point trail?
      Squirrel Nuts is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Squirrel Nuts?
      Squirrel Nuts is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squirrel Nuts?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Squirrel Nuts. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Squirrel Nuts? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squirrel Nuts are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Squirrel Nuts?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Squirrel Nuts. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Squirrel Nuts?
      Squirrel Nuts is a very popular trail. There have been 214 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 269 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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