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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Hiawatha Highlands
    Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #148914 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53490 in Trail Running
    • #67911 in Hiking
    • #967 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

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.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 509 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Tricky Bit Trail Reports

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May 21, 2026 @ 10:08am (America/Toronto)
May 21, 2026
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May 11, 2026 @ 11:16am (America/Toronto)
May 11, 2026
 reporter Closed as singletrack is still covered with a snow base.
Jul 11, 2025 @ 12:06pm
Jul 11, 2025
Jun 16, 2025 @ 6:25pm
Jun 16, 2025
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May 11, 2025 @ 7:00am
May 11, 2025
 reporter Follow green flagging tape at end of trail bypassing Magic Forest.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Tricky Bit?
      Tricky Bit is 968 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tricky Bit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tricky Bit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tricky Bit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tricky Bit are:
      • June (58 activities)
      • September (50 activities)
      • July (48 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tricky Bit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tricky Bit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tricky Bit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Tricky Bit. The trail is 968 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tricky Bit?
      Tricky Bit is a very popular trail. There have been 2,296 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,607 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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