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2.7 miles
Distance
264 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:09:40
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
809 ft
Altitude min
945 ft
Altitude max
921 ft
Altitude start
925 ft
Altitude end
-19.2%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,572 ft
Distance flat
00:09:40
Avg time

Western Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Walden Trails
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3969 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #148651 in Trail Running
    • #357528 in Hiking
    • #51451 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #326 in Nordic Skiing · Ontario [+]
    • #4,511 in Trail Running
    • #10,269 in Hiking
    • #2,063 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Greater Sudbury

This access trail is part of the Walden Cross Country's (WCC) nordic ski trail network. Dogs, on leash, are allowed on the trails when the trails are not groomed for cross country skiing. It is not maintained in the summer for riding.

Access Info

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

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Western Loop Trail Reports

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Dec 22, 2025 @ 11:59am (America/Toronto)
Dec 22, 2025
 reporter Head to https://www.waldenxc.ca/trailconditions for the latest trail conditions
Dec 14, 2024 @ 5:18am
Dec 14, 2024
 reporter rolled but not trackset. Need more Snow
Oct 4, 2024 @ 5:33pm
Oct 4, 2024
 reporter Open for walking
Mar 7, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Mar 7, 2024
 reporter Closed to skiing & walking until the frost is out the ground and the trails dry up
Apr 29, 2023 @ 10:48am
Apr 29, 2023
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      Walden 9 km
      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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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Western Loop located?
      Western Loop is located in Walden Trails, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Walden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.40641, -81.20178.
      ▼ How hard is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Western Loop?
      Western Loop has 264 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 809 ft to 945 ft.
      ▼ How long is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Western Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Western Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Western Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Western Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Western Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ski Western Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Western Loop?
      Western Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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