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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveAurora trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing and Nordic Skiing. Common trail features include boardwalks. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include David Tomlinson Nature Reserve, Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area and Anne Bartley Smith Lands.
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- Mountain Bike
61 trails
- Hike
61 trails
- Trail Running
61 trails
- Snowshoe
51 trails
- Nordic Ski
33 trails
Region Details
- 20
- 18
- 15
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 13, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 61
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 32
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 61
- Trails Trail Running
- 61
- Trails Snowshoe
- 51
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 33
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 638 ft
- Total Vertical
- 276 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,083 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 6
- Completed Counter
- 1,271
Sub Regions
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Anne Bartley Smith Lands
- 3
- 2
- 1
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Case Woodlot
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David Tomlinson Nature Reserve
- 5
- 8
- 5
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Sheppard's Bush Conservation Area
- 9
- 4
Popular Aurora Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 830 ft • 3 ft • 36 •
Popular white difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 794 ft • 0 ft • 31 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 666 ft • 11 ft • 28 •
Popular white difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,572 ft • 12 ft • 22 •
Popular white difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 3,688 ft • 45 ft • 21 •
Moderately popular green difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 45 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,696 ft • 0 ft • 21 •
Moderately popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,161 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly other. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,519 ft • 5 ft • 19 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Aurora Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Trail | May 21, 2024 @ 2:36pm May 21, 2024 | Wet | BredlySWpTrU | ||
| Round The Outside | Feb 6, 2024 @ 2:02pm Feb 6, 2024 | Dry | janinebradley EMTBC | ||
| Shin Tickler | Aug 31, 2023 @ 2:57pm Aug 31, 2023 | Unknown | dlI3cl | ||
| Conklin Cut | Jun 3, 2023 @ 4:59am Jun 3, 2023 | Ideal | is99 | ||
| Bales Trail | Jun 3, 2023 @ 4:59am Jun 3, 2023 | Ideal | is99 | ||
| Trail | Jan 7, 2022 @ 12:52pm Jan 7, 2022 | Snow Packed | Landzip | ||
| Crane Connector | Jan 7, 2022 @ 12:14pm Jan 7, 2022 | Snow Packed | hiDby0 | ||
| Multi-Use Path | Jun 5, 2021 @ 8:56am Jun 5, 2021 | Ideal | Ppulcher | ||
| Knuckle Buster | May 9, 2021 @ 6:05pm May 9, 2021 | Ideal | Patventurous | ||
| Center Cut | Nov 28, 2017 @ 8:44am Nov 28, 2017 | Prevalent Mud | trailforks Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braycam | wishlist | region | activity #99106412 | Jul 13, 2026 @ 9:45am Jul 13, 2026 |
| Canadmos | add | poi | activity #74403936 | Jun 23, 2025 @ 6:23am Jun 23, 2025 |
| Canadmos | add | trail | activity #74401609 | Jun 23, 2025 @ 5:28am Jun 23, 2025 |
| Jammamez | add | photo | activity #61741719 | Nov 13, 2024 @ 2:01pm Nov 13, 2024 |
| K9tS5NY | wishlist | trail | activity #57441709 | Aug 18, 2024 @ 3:54pm Aug 18, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | The grass is way to high and not cut | Aug 31, 2023 @ 2:55pm Aug 31, 2023 | ||
| trail | Can you access this trail from Bathurst? | Aug 1, 2022 @ 6:38am Aug 1, 2022 | ||
| trail | I don’t recommend riding this trail with... | Apr 4, 2020 @ 2:13pm Apr 4, 2020 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails5 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge2 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Bike SportsBike Shop
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Cycletools.orgBike Shop
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Trek Bikes AuroraBike Shop
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Bicycle PlanetBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 61 | 21 miles | 636 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #8,375 | #128 | 5 | 20 | 2,792 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 32 | 14 miles | 292 ft | 3 miles | 217 ft | #7,503 | #122 | 1 | 130 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 2 miles | 82 ft | 3,560 ft | 128 ft | #7,503 | #122 | |||||
| Hike | 61 | 21 miles | 636 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #6,786 | #126 | 20 | 198 | |||
| Trail Running | 61 | 21 miles | 636 ft | 5 miles | 276 ft | #6,189 | #104 | 20 | 676 | |||
| Snowshoe | 51 | 14 miles | 417 ft | 3 miles | 249 ft | #923 | #95 | 3 | 2 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 33 | 9 miles | 328 ft | 2 miles | 190 ft | #1,187 | #89 | 2 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Aurora?
Aurora has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Aurora?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Aurora are:
- Center Cut (4/5)
- Knuckle Buster (4/5)
- Town Path (0/5)
- Trail (0/5)
- Conklin Cut (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Aurora?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Aurora are:
- August (36 activities)
- September (33 activities)
- June (29 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Aurora?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Aurora. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Aurora?
The longest trail in Aurora is Round The Outside at 1.0 mile. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Aurora?
The best hiking trails in Aurora are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Aurora?
The best trail running trails in Aurora are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Aurora?
Aurora has a total of 61 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Aurora to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Aurora?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Aurora is Round The Outside with 95 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Aurora?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Aurora is Round The Outside with 79 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Aurora?
Aurora supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Aurora?
The following bike services are available in Aurora:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Aurora?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Aurora is Connector with an average grade of 13.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Aurora?
The overall region status for Aurora is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 7
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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What type of bike is most common in Aurora?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Aurora are:
- Gravel (11 activities)
- XC (9 activities)
- AM (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Aurora?
The most popular Strava segments in Aurora are:
- No sweat (4,819 athletes)
- St. John's Boardwalk (4,711 athletes)
- Almost home! (4,410 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Aurora?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Aurora are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Aurora?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Aurora are:
- Center Cut (4/5)
- Town Path (0/5)
- Trail (0/5)
Activities
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