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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
229 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Gravel Bike
42 trails
- Horse
11 trails
- Hike
335 trails
- Trail Running
323 trails
- Snowshoe
164 trails
- Downhill Ski
65 trails
- Nordic Ski
119 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 472
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 229
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 42
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 335
- Trails Trail Running
- 323
- Trails Snowshoe
- 164
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 65
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 119
- Total Distance
- 402 miles
- Total Descent
- 46,917 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,071 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,663 ft
- Reports
- 6,859
- Photos
- 515
- Ridden Counter
- 30,070
Sub Regions
- Armstrong Station (32)
- Dorion Township (2)
- Manitouwadge Township (3)
- Perry Lake (3)
- Marathon (6)
- Neebing Township (3)
- Mink Mountain (3)
- Nipigon (4)
- Oliver Paipoonge Township (3)
- Red Rock Township (3)
- Thunder Bay (134)
- Unorganized Thunder Bay District (46)
Popular Thunder Bay District Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 146 ft • 636 •
This beginner (green) level access trail provides all riders with an accessible trail into the heart of the trail system. Riders of all skill levels will enjoy the fast, flowing design of the machine built tread. From the Northside of...
• 100 ★ 3.3 • 1,335 ft • 27 ft • 531 •
Just rebuilt this summer of 2021. is a connecting trail with lots of rollers and two long bridges that brings you to the heart of Shuniah Mines.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 3,556 ft • 38 ft • 480 •
Originally built in the the mid 90's the area around has seen significant changes over the years and multiple lines developed as local riders looked to take advantage of the terrain and natural features around the heart of the old...
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 1,417 ft • 0 ft • 421 •
was originally only a small 20m section of trail through a stand of spruce trees. Upgraded in 2015, the trail was expanded to be used as a mid-system climbing route back to the top of and other favourite trails in the heart of Shuniah...
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 4,797 ft • 10 ft • 418 •
Recently completed this August, is a taste of what's to come in the future of mountain biking in Trowbridge Forest. Starting from the top, the trail winds through the open boreal forest filled with lots of large berms and rollers. Keep...
• 85 ★ 4.6 • 965 ft • 0 ft • 374 •
Originally this trail was only a small connector trail linking single-track in Shunah Mines to the double-track in Centennial Park. In 2016 the trail was upgraded and is now the first machine built, downhill specific trail in the park....
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 1,214 ft • 10 ft • 368 •
A beginner level trail that will provide new riders with a safe and easy area to learn mountain biking skills. The trail is designed to accommodate both run bikes and pedal bikes. The main line is machine built dirt tread with small...
Thunder Bay District Mountain Bike Routes
5 miles • 400 ft • 8 •
The bike course for the Super Sprint distance at the 2026 XTERRA Sleeping Giant.
6 miles • 398 ft • 19 • Loop •
Shorter Route for the Blacksheep Poker Run (Sunday, July 30, 2023
18 miles • 1,221 ft • 50 • Loop •
Both routes for printing for the Blacksheep Poker Ride.
9 miles • 706 ft • 15 • Point to Point •
The bike course for the Sprint distance at the 2026 XTERRA Sleeping Giant Offroad Triathlon.
8 miles • 491 ft • 16 •
As a local rider this is one of my favourite routes.
Photos of Thunder Bay District Mountain Bike
Videos of Thunder Bay District Mountain Bike
trail: The Vein
0:40 |
174 |
Sep 11, 2023
trail: Scary Canary
0:19 |
258 |
Sep 4, 2023
trail: Drift
0:11 |
225 |
Sep 4, 2023
trail: Milk & Cookies
0:11 |
251 |
Jan 14, 2022
trail: Milk & Cookies
0:14 |
206 |
Jan 14, 2022
trail: Grand Chasm
0:09 |
398 |
Aug 18, 2021
trail: Grand Chasm
0:09 |
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Aug 17, 2021
trail: Thunder Bay Recreation Trail
3:11 |
15 |
Jul 5, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Berm'uda Trowbridge Forest | Jun 24, 2026 @ 8:30pm (America/Atikokan) Jun 24, 2026 | Variable | MurrayArleen | ||
| Portal Trowbridge Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | LeadOxide | ||
| Drift Trowbridge Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:28am (America/Vancouver) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | LeadOxide | ||
| Peekaboo Trowbridge Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Vancouver) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | LeadOxide | ||
| Crossover Trowbridge Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Ideal | LeadOxide | ||
| Conveyor Belt Trowbridge Forest | Jun 14, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Toronto) Jun 14, 2026 | Variable | LeadOxide | ||
| Crosscut Trowbridge Forest | May 21, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Vancouver) May 21, 2026 | Variable | LeadOxide | ||
| Hill Top Trowbridge Forest | May 15, 2026 @ 9:52am (America/Toronto) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | lylemcd | ||
| The Stranger Trowbridge Forest | May 15, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Toronto) May 15, 2026 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | lylemcd | ||
| Grand Chasm Trowbridge Forest | May 15, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Toronto) May 15, 2026 | Ideal | lylemcd |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosettad | wishlist | route | activity #98529700 | Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:50pm Jul 5, 2026 |
| Rebeccajf | wishlist | trail | activity #98384953 | Jul 3, 2026 @ 8:33pm Jul 3, 2026 |
| WanderingMan | add | route | activity #98238554 | Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:59pm Jul 1, 2026 |
| WanderingMan | update | route | activity #98236982 and 3 more | Jul 1, 2026 @ 5:30pm Jul 1, 2026 |
| lkerkerm | wishlist | route | activity #98069743 | Jun 29, 2026 @ 9:36am Jun 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | wow great trail. would love to see it... | Feb 4, 2026 @ 6:40pm Feb 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Looking forward | Sep 14, 2025 @ 6:24am Sep 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is a paved road | Jun 11, 2025 @ 8:34am Jun 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Still snow covered, and very icy. Pretty... | Apr 18, 2025 @ 12:18pm Apr 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | Overgrown grass and weeds makes this trail... | Aug 12, 2024 @ 2:20pm Aug 12, 2024 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Shuniah Mines Skills Area | skill park | Thunder Bay | |
| Kinsmen Bike Park | skill park | Thunder Bay |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 229 | 172 miles | 11,916 ft | 66 miles | 869 ft | 477 | 6,838 | 58 | 34,825 | |||
| E-Bike | 12 | 7 miles | 594 ft | 3 miles | 322 ft | 628 | 2 | 189 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 42 | 64 miles | 3,904 ft | 25 miles | 764 ft | 1,114 | 3 | 217 | ||||
| Horse | 11 | 6 miles | 427 ft | 3 miles | 233 ft | 342 | 3 | |||||
| Hike | 335 | 341 miles | 29,232 ft | 129 miles | 1,073 ft | 28 | 6,772 | 1 | 4,244 | |||
| Trail Running | 323 | 334 miles | 28,642 ft | 125 miles | 1,073 ft | 4 | 6,772 | 32 | 6,713 | |||
| Snowshoe | 164 | 156 miles | 12,493 ft | 59 miles | 1,060 ft | 5,722 | 1 | 529 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 65 | 18 miles | 14,239 ft | 18 miles | 768 ft | 18 | 309 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 119 | 117 miles | 7,244 ft | 47 miles | 948 ft | 7 | 5,501 | 2 | 3,442 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Thunder Bay District
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What are the best places to ride in Thunder Bay District?
Thunder Bay District has 28 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunder Bay District?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Thunder Bay District are:
- Magma Day (4.5/5)
- Scary Canary (4.5/5)
- Grand Chasm (4.4/5)
- Hill Top (4.4/5)
- Blaster (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Thunder Bay District?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Thunder Bay District are:
- June (417 activities)
- July (395 activities)
- August (365 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Thunder Bay District?
The longest trail in Thunder Bay District is Bays End Lookout Trail at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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