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3,967 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
901 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
1,138 ft
Distance down
1,562 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time

The Stranger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #88085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116705 in Trail Running
    • #109222 in Hiking
    • #2454 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A twisty singletrack trail with plenty of rocks, roots and tight sections.

Trail Supporters
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 444 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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The Stranger Trail Reports

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May 15, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Toronto)
May 15, 2026
 All trees cleared from start of trail at top of Peekaboo to Cassandra intersection. Wet/muddy sections with frost boils in places. Still small ice...
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
Jun 28, 2024 @ 5:57pm
Jun 28, 2024
 The large tree that was leaning has now fallen across the trail.
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
Apr 21, 2024
 reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
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on May 15, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.85 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      UpRiver Running 10k Course
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      UpRiver Running 25Km Course
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Stranger located?
      The Stranger is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47716, -89.20737.
      ▼ How hard is The Stranger?
      The Stranger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Stranger?
      The Stranger has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 909 ft.
      ▼ Is The Stranger a point to point trail?
      The Stranger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Stranger?
      The Stranger is 3,967 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Stranger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Stranger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Stranger?
      The Stranger is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access The Stranger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Stranger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Stranger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride The Stranger. The trail is 3,967 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Stranger?
      The Stranger is a very popular trail. There have been 2,042 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,161 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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