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Thompson Lake – McDonald Lake loop from Grand Marais

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Thompson Lake – McDonald Lake loop from Grand Marais

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Thompson Lake – McDonald Lake loop from Grand Marais

02:46

31.2km

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

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2.64 km

Thompson Lake

Lake

11.7 km

McDonald Lake

Lake

31.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

26.1 km

4.56 km

609 m

Elevation

Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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Sunday 2 November

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

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Expert

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Intermediate

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Expert

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

Thompson Lake – McDonald Lake loop from Grand Marais

02:46h

31.2km

150m

Thompson Lake – McDonald Lake loop from Grand Marais

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