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4,285 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:06:26
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
831 ft
Altitude min
891 ft
Altitude max
889 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
2,142 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
889 ft
Distance flat
00:06:26
Avg time

Lower 2K Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #75265 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20262 in Trail Running
    • #85037 in Hiking
    • #1107 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Full year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This advanced level (black diamond) trail pays respect to "old school" Shuniah Mines. Riders will find a series of short, steep climbs and descents. The tread is mostly natural with plenty of loose shale sections, heavily rooted sections and some of the best natural rock gardens found in the area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 15 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 425 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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May 15, 2026 @ 9:43am (America/Toronto)
May 15, 2026
 All trees cleared off Lower 2K.
Sep 29, 2025 @ 7:06pm (America/Toronto)
Sep 29, 2025
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
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
Jun 24, 2024 @ 8:29am
Jun 24, 2024
 Medium tree down across trail, can ride over or around
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on May 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
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        Directions to lower-2k-trail trailhead (48.482370, -89.193749)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower 2K Trail

        ▼ Where is Lower 2K Trail located?
        Lower 2K Trail is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48237, -89.19375.
        ▼ How hard is Lower 2K Trail?
        Lower 2K Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower 2K Trail?
        Lower 2K Trail has 28 m of elevation gain. The trail has 28 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 253 m to 272 m.
        ▼ Is Lower 2K Trail a point to point trail?
        Lower 2K Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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