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3,967 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:06:59
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
869 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
901 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
1,138 ft
Distance down
1,562 ft
Distance flat
00:06:59
Avg time
The Stranger Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaTrowbridge Forest
Thunder Bay, Ontario -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonMay-Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
A twisty singletrack trail with plenty of rocks, roots and tight sections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 417 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to the-stranger trailhead
(48.477160, -89.207370)
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Routes with this trail
★ 2.0 • 16 miles • 1,104 ft • 24 • Race •
Mostly single track trail. This is the out and back course for the 25K & 50K UpRiver Running Fall Races.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger
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Where is The Stranger located?
The Stranger is located in Trowbridge Forest, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Trowbridge Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.47716, -89.20737.
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How hard is The Stranger?
The Stranger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for The Stranger?
The Stranger has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 869 ft to 909 ft.
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Is The Stranger a point to point trail?
The Stranger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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