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2,670 ft
Distance
-77 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
911 ft
Altitude min
988 ft
Altitude max
988 ft
Altitude start
911 ft
Altitude end
-2.875%
Grade
-11.126%
Grade max
1,650 ft
Distance down
1,020 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time

Tower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Trails (The Monastery Trails)
    North Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83569 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72239 in Trail Running
    • #62214 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

bridges and roots

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 229 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Tower Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/Toronto)
2 days
 Skinny wooden boardwalks are in really bad condition and in need of repair
Aug 11, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 11, 2026
 the skinny ground level bridges on the south facing part of this trail almost all need some foundation work and riding surface rebuilding. ill...
Sep 5, 2025 @ 6:49pm
Sep 5, 2025
 big fallen tree on the trail just didnt have the energy to drag it off trail its fairly heavy, one after the skinny bridges and another on...
Jun 19, 2024 @ 9:15am
Jun 19, 2024
 i think the i did the work right and the bridge is fixed for a few more winter melts worth of damage
May 27, 2024 @ 8:50am
May 27, 2024
 This old bridge on the monestary road horsin' around tower loop trail is very damaged from the winter melts. exposed metal nails and gaps in the...
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on Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      towerloopin' bridges to horsetrail dh...
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      7:10 | 26 | Sep 22, 2025 , North Bay
      towerloopin' skinny bridges dh september 5...
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      0:34 | 26 | Sep 5, 2025 , North Bay
      North east tower loop
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      19:35 | 31 | Jul 31, 2025 , North Bay
      tower loopin' some bridges on a retro mtb
      mtb
      14:31 | 227 | Aug 26, 2021 , North Bay

      Routes with this trail

      132
      Lunch Hour Ride
      8 miles • 982 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Good tour of the Monastery trails Starting from Hearst Street.
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tower Loop located?
      Tower Loop is located in Horse Trails (The Monastery Trails), North Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Horse Trails (The Monastery Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.34581, -79.47384.
      ▼ How hard is Tower Loop?
      Tower Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.875%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tower Loop?
      The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 911 ft to 988 ft.
      ▼ Is Tower Loop a point to point trail?
      Tower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tower Loop?
      Tower Loop is 2,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Tower Loop. The trail is 2,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tower Loop?
      Tower Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 777 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 878 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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