A mountain biker performing a jump on a dirt track through a wooded area. The scene features tall trees and lush greenery, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a vibrant outdoor atmosphere. Crystal Creek mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 6 mi (9.7 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +106/ -96 ft
Total: 3 riders
 

Mountain Biking Crystal Creek

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#88 of 308 mountain bike trails in Ontario
#4,390 in the world

Crystal Creek has been the focal point of much of the recent trail construction at Hiawatha Highlands, and thanks to the concerted trail building efforts over the last few years, it's now home to a bevy of top-tier jump lines and flow trails. "We built some big-ass jumps, and it goes," said Anderson. The trails at Crystal Creek offer "some really nice berms, some smaller tabletops, rollers, what have you, and then expands all the way up to what we call Big Kahuna and Jaws, where we've got 20-plus-foot-long tabletops, some big step downs."

One of the continuous jump runs at Crystal Creek, which connects two different trail segments, "is over 900 [linear] meters, which is one of the longest descents in all of Ontario," said Anderson. That includes all lift-accessed descents in the province. Anderson went on to note that Crystal Creek features professionally-built jump lines and flow trails that are bike park quality, but unlike many other trail systems and bike parks in Ontario and Quebec, the trails at Hiawatha Highlands are free of charge.

While Crystal Creek is home to the biggest jumps in the region, it also offers one of the most accessible beginner-friendly flow trails, making this cluster a true crowd-pleaser for riders of all ability levels. Several of the locals I spoke with named Crystal Creek as their favorite trail cluster.

First added by paulmcdo on Oct 7, 2012. 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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Getting there
From Great Northern Rd (Hwy 17N) take 5th Line E and park at church at corner of 5th Line and Landslide Rd. Bike towards Soo Finish Ski Club shack by old tennis courts. Trail blazers start on left and go through park/recreation area. Main trail continues on trail to the left of the paved roadway that decends downhill.
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