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2,224 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:05:53
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
877 ft
Altitude min
928 ft
Altitude max
928 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
1,237 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:05:53
Avg time

The Otherside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Trowbridge Forest
    Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #74443 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50103 in Trail Running
    • #112722 in Hiking
    • #2457 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden

An advanced level trail that takes advantage of rocky outcrops of bedrock that are common all over the Shuniah Mines area of the park. Riders can expect tight and technical lines along with plenty of rocky sections, mandatory wooden features and steep sections (depending on which direction you are riding). Keep an eye open for small optional features.

The trail is best ridden from south to north and the lower portion of the trail is a steep descent.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 309 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.
May 8, 2025 @ 11:17am
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
May 9, 2024 @ 5:26pm
May 9, 2024
 Tree down at entrance to The Otherside.
Apr 21, 2024 @ 5:03pm
Apr 21, 2024
 reporter Trails are open but still soft in spots. Please ride through the mud to prevent trail widening.
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        Directions to the-otherside trailhead (48.476480, -89.208370)

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        130
        Blacksheep Poker Ride 2023 - Long Route
        15 miles • 1,025 ft • 43 • Loop •
        Long course for the 2023 Blacksheep Poker Ride.
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        Poker Run (Both Routes) Print Version
        18 miles • 1,221 ft • 50 • Loop •
        Both routes for printing for the Blacksheep Poker Ride.
        91
        2026 Shuniah Forty Miner XCM - 20/40/60km
        14 miles • 1,097 ft • 22 • Loop • Race •
        The Shuniah Forty Miner returns for 2026 with distances for everyone. 1 Lap - 23km 2 Laps - 46km 3 laps - 69km

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Otherside

        ▼ Where is The Otherside located?
        The Otherside is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47648, -89.20837.
        ▼ How hard is The Otherside?
        The Otherside is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Otherside?
        The Otherside has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 877 ft to 928 ft.
        ▼ Is The Otherside a point to point trail?
        The Otherside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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