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Level: Intermediate
Length: 40 mi (64.4 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: -
Total: 15 riders
Mountain Biking Hiawatha Highlands
#10 of 308 mountain bike trails in Ontario
Mountain biking in Sault Ste. Marie is synonymous with the expansive Hiawatha Highlands trail system. This massive 40-mile network covers a patchwork of land owned by five property owners. Within this expansive trail system, four distinct trail clusters each provide a unique flavor of mountain biking. All of the trail clusters can be accessed from the main parking area, and can be combined to create longer rides. Still, it's useful to think of these clusters as distinct rides so you can pick the exact style of mountain bike ride that you're looking for.
First added by fishtimmins on Oct 8, 2009. Last updated Sep 26, 2024. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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From the corner of Great Northern Road and 2nd Line in Sault Ste. Marie, travel north on Great Northern Road/Hwy 17 for 4.8km, turn right (east) on Fifth Line E.. Drive 3.1km to Hiawatha park, park by the ski chalet on the right.
System trails (4)
Nicely maintained but very twisty so don't expect to fly through here. Very little climbing, not very technical, except maybe Nemesis trail which is short and rocky. Fun if you're in the area but not worth travelling far to ride it.
| ThankGood flow, lots of ups and downs. Keeps you on your toes with tons of winding, ups and downs, roots and rock.
| ThankPretty level trail, good for beginners or as a warm up before moving on to the Red Pine or Crystal trail.
| ThankStarts off as almost all downhill, lots of technical stuff, and different riding as you go through many types of terrain including a red pine plantation.
| ThankComposed of three main trails: Crystal Creek, Red Pine and Pinder ranging from beginner (pinder) to intermediate/advanced (Red Pine / Crystal). Crystal and Red Pine are marked by white blazes installed by the Sault Cycling Club; while the red pine has sporadic orange blazes tied to trees. As long as you follow directions to get on to the Red Pine and don't leave the trails you will make it out in a loop.
Lots of ups and downs, downhills, climbs, and different terrain. You can easily spend a day here. A must if travelling in the area.
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