15.8 miles
Distance
419 ft
Climb
-418 ft
Descent
1,053 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
984 ft
Altitude min
1,024 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
8 miles
Distance flat

This route takes the rider through the majority of singletrack in the Timmins and Hersey trail system.

Detailed Description
The Big One is a 16 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Timmins Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 92 trails. This route climbs 419 ft with a max elevation of 1,053 ft then descends -418 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Jun 14, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 28 min
  • Altitude min
    984 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,024 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,024 ft
  • Climb
    419 ft
  • Descent
    -418 ft
  • Grade max
    -16.5%
  • Grade min
    12.1%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    8 miles

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    1
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