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1.7 miles
Distance
154 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:21:34
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
00:21:34
Avg time
Upper Loop Details
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Activities
- Nordic Ski
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWalden Trails
Sudbury, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- 55 in Mountain Biking
- 45 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#4609 in Nordic Skiing [+]
- #158069 in Mountain Biking
- #132404 in E-Biking
- #102429 in Trail Running
- #139250 in Hiking
- #52681 in Gravel Biking
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Provincial Ranking#363 in Nordic Skiing · Ontario [+]
- #3,489 in Mountain Biking
- #1,605 in E-Biking
- #2,664 in Trail Running
- #4,995 in Hiking
- #2,100 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingClassic / Skating
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Gravel
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerCity 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.
Access Info
A membership with Walden Cross Country is required for access this trail during the Winter Season
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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6 miles • 501 ft • 5 • Loop •
The 9km is tracked for classic and skate skiing. It includes several moderate climbs and descents.
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