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968 ft
Distance
-29 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
920 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
949 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
-1.3%
Grade min
712 ft
Distance down
171 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time
Tricky Bit Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHiawatha Highlands
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 90 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2016
Tricky bit has a wet sweeping corner that gets muddy followed by rough bedrock that requires some skill to pick through.
Access Info
From Penny Lane or Magic Forest. 30 Stitches also joins in here from the Pinder trail area as a connector.
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Sault Cycling Club
2016 - 2030Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 419 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Directions to tricky-bit trailhead
(46.582850, -84.288150)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tricky Bit
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Where is Tricky Bit located?
Tricky Bit is located in Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hiawatha Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.58285, -84.28815.
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How hard is Tricky Bit?
Tricky Bit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Tricky Bit?
The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 920 ft to 949 ft.
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Is Tricky Bit a point to point trail?
Tricky Bit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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