more stats
2.8 miles
Distance
411 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:41:05
Avg time
194 ft
Altitude change
1,472 ft
Altitude min
1,692 ft
Altitude max
1,497 ft
Altitude start
1,692 ft
Altitude end
1.318%
Grade
-8.86%
Grade max
16.579%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
635 ft
Distance flat
00:41:05
Avg time

Timber Slide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Algonquin Provincial Park
    Unorganized South Nipissing, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 60 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #79315 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353270 in Trail Running
    • #341263 in Hiking
    • #18005 in Snowshoeing
    • #11034 in Nordic Skiing
    • #15977 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,973 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,816 in Trail Running
    • #10,084 in Hiking
    • #3,030 in Snowshoeing
    • #810 in Nordic Skiing
    • #909 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Ontario Parks

Awesome Remote wilderness mtn bike / back country hiking trail. Best on a full suspension trail mtn bike with long travel. It really has some decent flow south. Bendy. Lots of significant loose climbs. It is very rough with gravel, rocks, and round boulders. Some pond views. Also prone to being muddy, wet and overgrown. Be prepared for tire repairs. Bring spare tubes for punctures and tools. Bring food, water, emergency kit. It is best in summer early morning and or early fall. Do not underestimate the difficulty. Bring bug spray. Unlikely you may see few other riders. May encounter large horseflies, turkeys, porcupine, moose or even bears. Not well signed on outer loops.

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Timber Slide Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Toronto)
Sep 19, 2026
We haven’t had much rain in a while, so the trail was mostly dry with some very muddy patches, but we powered through most of them. There were...
May 17, 2026 @ 11:42am (America/Toronto)
May 17, 2026
Lower areas are quite wet with spring run off. Three large trees are down. Two on the front half, one on the back. I cleared 7 in total on both...
Oct 17, 2025 @ 1:58am (America/Toronto)
Oct 16, 2025
Leaf covered so slow going because it’s very rocky and the leaves hide the obstacles. Late fall ride, no bugs, no people, no wild life. I did...
Jul 9, 2025 @ 6:05am
Jul 9, 2025
Sugar Bush Run and Timber Slide are both cleared and open, according to the alerts section at https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/algonquin/alerts.
Jun 17, 2024 @ 12:18pm
Jun 17, 2024
The entire Minnesing trail system is closed for 2024 due to construction. See the Algonquin alerts page at Ontarioparks.ca for info...
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Faazze
      Rose this Sept 30/26. Fairly dry though there is a 5 metre water crossing at the top of it. It’s rideable. I think it would be better counter clockwise so the toughest part is a downhill section. Some parts are better walked unless you don’t mind a risking a broken wrist or collarbone. Full suspension quality bike recommended. Becoming leaf covered.
      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      This trail is best with a full suspension trail mtn bike, has some decent flow south. It is very rough with gravel, rocks, and round boulders and prone to being wet and overgrown. Be prepared for tire repairs. Do not underestimate the difficulty. Bring bug spray.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Timber Slide located?
      Timber Slide is located in Algonquin Provincial Park, Unorganized South Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Algonquin Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.56915, -78.60025.
      ▼ How hard is Timber Slide?
      Timber Slide is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 1.318%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Timber Slide?
      Timber Slide has 411 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,472 ft to 1,692 ft.
      ▼ Is Timber Slide a point to point trail?
      Timber Slide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Timber Slide?
      Timber Slide is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Timber Slide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Timber Slide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Timber Slide?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Timber Slide are:
      • August (9 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Timber Slide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Timber Slide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Timber Slide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Timber Slide. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Timber Slide?
      Timber Slide is a very popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 115 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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