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1.7 miles
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:16:48
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
826 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
827 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade max
28.6%
Grade min
3,796 ft
Distance climb
4,117 ft
Distance down
843 ft
Distance flat
00:16:48
Avg time

Upper Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 50 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1222 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #100696 in Mountain Biking
    • #112962 in Trail Running
    • #297611 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This trail is part of the Walden Cross Country's (WCC) nordic ski trail network. It can be ridden in the summer. It is open to winter riding when conditions are suitable and posted on the Club's website. It is maintained in the summer for riding by WMBC. Dogs, on leash, are allowed on the trails when the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing.

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A membership with Walden Cross Country is required for access this trail during the Winter Season

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Toronto)
Jul 16, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Open and in good condition. Let the trails dry 6 hrs after a rain, before riding.
Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
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Apr 26, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 26, 2026
 reporter Closed to Riding until the trail have dried up, Check back in late May.
Dec 22, 2025 @ 11:59am (America/Toronto)
Dec 22, 2025
 reporter Head to https://www.waldenxc.ca/trailconditions for the latest trail conditions
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Loop

        ▼ Where is Upper Loop located?
        Upper Loop is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40589, -81.19562.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Loop?
        Upper Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Loop?
        Upper Loop has 154 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 826 ft to 949 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Loop a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.

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