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2,234 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:33
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
877 ft
Altitude min
930 ft
Altitude max
921 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
719 ft
Distance down
1,276 ft
Distance flat
00:04:33
Avg time

Doctor's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #52255 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83514 in Trail Running
    • #66838 in Hiking
    • #154 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster

A trail that takes advantage of the main ridgeline in Shuniah Mines. If ridden from the top the expect fast flowing descents followed by a series of punchy climbs.

The new top section of Doctor's was cut in 2016 and consists of blue level rock features that take advantage of a large exposed portion of the Canadian Shield.

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 932 rides
  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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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.
Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:57pm
Apr 26, 2025
reporter The spring thaw is in full effect. Please avoid the trails
Jul 30, 2024 @ 9:43am
Jul 30, 2024
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Apr 21, 2024
reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
Apr 18, 2024 @ 8:15pm
Apr 18, 2024
reporter Trails closed for spring thaw. Upcoming weekend/early next week looking promising for opening.
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  • Variable
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  • Very Dry
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        Directions to doctor-s trailhead (48.476840, -89.206720)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor's

        Where is Doctor's located?
        Doctor's is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47684, -89.20672.
        How hard is Doctor's?
        Doctor's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Doctor's?
        Doctor's has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 16 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 267 m to 284 m.
        Is Doctor's a point to point trail?
        Doctor's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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