more stats
2,047 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
875 ft
Altitude min
890 ft
Altitude max
888 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
1,335 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time

Yo Mitchell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #96822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121294 in Trail Running
    • #135804 in Hiking
    • #19147 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,338 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,377 in Trail Running
    • #4,878 in Hiking
    • #3,239 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A hand-built advanced level singletrack trail that consists of tight and twisty sections, with lots of punchy uphills and downhills. The trail passes two old mine shafts from the days of silver mining in the area.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 261 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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Yo Mitchell Trail Reports

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May 10, 2025 @ 2:44pm
May 10, 2025
reporter Trails are in good shape. There is some winter debris on some trails so ride with care. Please ride through any puddles.
May 8, 2025 @ 11:27am
May 8, 2025
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:58pm
Apr 26, 2025
reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:04pm
Apr 21, 2024
reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
Apr 18, 2024 @ 8:17pm
Apr 18, 2024
reporter Trails closed for spring thaw. Upcoming weekend/early next week looking promising for opening.
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Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Yo Mitchell located?
      Yo Mitchell is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47665, -89.21161.
      ▼ How hard is Yo Mitchell?
      Yo Mitchell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yo Mitchell?
      Yo Mitchell has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 875 ft to 890 ft.
      ▼ Is Yo Mitchell a point to point trail?
      Yo Mitchell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Yo Mitchell?
      Yo Mitchell is 2,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yo Mitchell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Yo Mitchell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yo Mitchell?
      Yo Mitchell is best visited during: May-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Yo Mitchell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yo Mitchell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Yo Mitchell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Yo Mitchell. The trail is 2,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Yo Mitchell?
      Yo Mitchell is a very popular trail. There have been 1,238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,080 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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