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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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Mixture of XC, Single Track and AM/DH Jumps Area in South Central Area. Level of Difficulty ranges from Green to Double Black Diamond. Newly added central gravel trail links all major trails. Bug Spray is highly recommended in warm seasons.
NOTE: Sanctioned trails are marked. Unsanctioned trails are sometimes marked. Recommended to have GPS/Phone for reference and pack accordingly for your ride (hydration, food, spare tube etc.)
Oak Ridges Community Centre & Pool (12895 Bayview Ave) - Large Parking Lot, ride to North Entrance on Bethesda Side Rd. or ride East to housing development (Dariole Dr.). Ideal for access to Community Centre (washrooms, vending machines etc.) and for Larger Group Meetups.
Jefferson Classic Casual Trails:
Gravel Cut
Whoop de Doop
Old Spook
Baby Cake
Flat Out Forward
Field Cruiser
Fruity Loops
Rubber Ducky
Jefferson Classic XC/AM Trails:
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[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Rhythm and Blues]
Jefferson Climb
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Tracey's Journey[/L]
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Parallel Reality[/L]
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Ocean Motion[/L]
Moto XC
Flat Out Forward
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/The Gauntlet[/L]
Northern Run
Replay
3 Stubbies
Yo Momma
Ridgeliner
Gelato Legs?
No Gelato Legs!
Portage The Full Monty (Winter Only)
Jefferson Classic AM/DH Trails:
Snake Pit
Chimney Shoot
Dive Bomber
Danny's Downhill
NOTE: Sanctioned trails are marked. Unsanctioned trails are sometimes marked. Recommended to have GPS/Phone for reference and pack accordingly for your ride (hydration, food, spare tube etc.)
Oak Ridges Community Centre & Pool (12895 Bayview Ave) - Large Parking Lot, ride to North Entrance on Bethesda Side Rd. or ride East to housing development (Dariole Dr.). Ideal for access to Community Centre (washrooms, vending machines etc.) and for Larger Group Meetups.
Jefferson Classic Casual Trails:
Gravel Cut
Whoop de Doop
Old Spook
Baby Cake
Flat Out Forward
Field Cruiser
Fruity Loops
Rubber Ducky
Jefferson Classic XC/AM Trails:
S
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Rhythm and Blues]
Jefferson Climb
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Tracey's Journey[/L]
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Parallel Reality[/L]
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/Ocean Motion[/L]
Moto XC
Flat Out Forward
[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/The Gauntlet[/L]
Northern Run
Replay
3 Stubbies
Yo Momma
Ridgeliner
Gelato Legs?
No Gelato Legs!
Portage The Full Monty (Winter Only)
Jefferson Classic AM/DH Trails:
Snake Pit
Chimney Shoot
Dive Bomber
Danny's Downhill
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
Land Manager: Toronto Region Conservation Authority
google parking directions Access Info:
Park at Bethesda Parking Lot (access from Bethesda Rd east of Bayview Ave)
Beware all other parking is restricted in various forms with time and day limits.
OR Street Parking at Stouffville Rd Trail Entrance.
OR Park at Oak Ridges Community Centre & Pool (12895 Bayview Ave).
OR Park at Old Colony Road Parking lot or School (access point to the Oak Ridges Corridor Park ) and ride along the bike path to go under the Bayview Bridge to enter the forest
OR Park at Gormley Go Station and ride to either Rouge River Access or Stouffville and Bridgewater access point.
Beware all other parking is restricted in various forms with time and day limits.
OR Street Parking at Stouffville Rd Trail Entrance.
OR Park at Oak Ridges Community Centre & Pool (12895 Bayview Ave).
OR Park at Old Colony Road Parking lot or School (access point to the Oak Ridges Corridor Park ) and ride along the bike path to go under the Bayview Bridge to enter the forest
OR Park at Gormley Go Station and ride to either Rouge River Access or Stouffville and Bridgewater access point.
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- Mountain Bike
102 trails
- Hike
98 trails
- Trail Running
94 trails
- Snowshoe
92 trails
- Nordic Ski
24 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 2
- 26
- 34
- 19
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Oct 13, 2023
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 102
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 102
- Trails Hike
- 98
- Trails Trail Running
- 94
- Trails Snowshoe
- 92
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 24
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,123 ft
- Total Vertical
- 167 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,076 ft
- Reports
- 3,759
- Photos
- 152
- Ridden Counter
- 46,354
Popular Jefferson Forest Mountain Biking Trails
Jefferson Forest Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Jeffy Whole Enchillada | 36 miles | |
| The "Chill" Route | 9 miles | |
| JWE Section 2 | 9 miles | |
| JWE Section 1 | 9 miles | |
| JWE Section 4 | 9 miles | |
| JWE Section 3 | 9 miles | |
| 2020 Jefferson Jamboree Complete Run | 12 miles | |
| Trail 3,8,10,17 for TRCA | 6 miles | |
| JUMPS WARM UP | 2 miles | |
| Short n Fat Challenge | 3,274 ft |
Photos of Jefferson Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Old Farm Road
14 |
Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:04am
Nov 19, 2023
trail: Ladies First
9 |
Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:04am
Nov 19, 2023
trail: Jefferson Climb
9 |
Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:04am
Nov 19, 2023
trail: Too Schloppy
7 |
Nov 5, 2023 @ 11:16am
Nov 5, 2023
trail: Balance Your Mind
270 |
Jan 2, 2021 @ 5:36pm
Jan 2, 2021
trail: Valley Lights
36 |
Aug 25, 2019 @ 2:47pm
Aug 25, 2019
trail: Valley Lights
80 |
Aug 25, 2019 @ 2:46pm
Aug 25, 2019
trail: Cambria
347 |
May 28, 2017 @ 6:07am
May 28, 2017Videos of Jefferson Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Cambria
85 |
Apr 28, 2023
27 |
Dec 11, 2022
trail: Tracey's Journey
83 |
Dec 11, 2022
trail: Get Skinny
34 |
Nov 14, 2022
trail: Disco Don
45 |
Oct 30, 2022
trail: Heavy Metal
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Oct 13, 2022
trail: BrightSide
130 |
Jul 6, 2022
trail: Jefferson Climb
98 |
May 1, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Climb | Nov 26, 2023 @ 11:44am Nov 26, 2023 | Wet | kvv515kvv | ||
| Tracey's Journey | Nov 26, 2023 @ 11:44am Nov 26, 2023 | Variable | kvv515kvv | ||
| Ridgeline | Nov 26, 2023 @ 11:44am Nov 26, 2023 | Variable | kvv515kvv | ||
| Ocean Motion | Nov 26, 2023 @ 11:44am Nov 26, 2023 | Variable | kvv515kvv | ||
| Heavy Metal | Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:52am Nov 14, 2023 | Variable | BillcP1EUX | ||
| Yo Yo Momma | Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:52am Nov 14, 2023 | Ideal | BillcP1EUX | ||
| CameRAWks | Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:52am Nov 14, 2023 | Ideal | BillcP1EUX | ||
| Moto XC | Nov 14, 2023 @ 7:52am Nov 14, 2023 | Ideal | BillcP1EUX | ||
| Too Schloppy | Nov 6, 2023 @ 11:51am Nov 6, 2023 | Variable | anitamccormick Water Tower | ||
| Danny's Downhill | Nov 6, 2023 @ 11:50am Nov 6, 2023 | Variable | anitamccormick Water Tower |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kvv515kvv | add | report | activity #46701954 and 3 more | Nov 26, 2023 @ 2:08pm Nov 26, 2023 |
| juan1234 | ridden | trail | activity #46606715 | Nov 23, 2023 @ 10:46pm Nov 23, 2023 |
| Lprout | vote | trail | activity #46468868 | Nov 19, 2023 @ 12:50pm Nov 19, 2023 |
| gordonm | add | photo | activity #46463142 and 2 more | Nov 19, 2023 @ 9:14am Nov 19, 2023 |
| mankongchung | wishlist | region | activity #46371437 | Nov 16, 2023 @ 7:47pm Nov 16, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | The "trail" going from Northern Run is just... | Nov 8, 2023 @ 9:59am Nov 8, 2023 | ||
| trail | No | Nov 5, 2023 @ 5:43pm Nov 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Is this the trail that was knowen as do not... | Nov 5, 2023 @ 3:39pm Nov 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Why are there so many offshoots of this trail?... | Nov 5, 2023 @ 3:29pm Nov 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | I believe they’re constructing a new trail... | Oct 13, 2023 @ 9:54am Oct 13, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilcox Park | 0.7 km | ||||
| Oak Ridges Corridor | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1.9 km | |
| Laurentian Park | 2 | 1 | 3.3 km | ||
| Trans Richmond Hill | 1 | 3.3 km | |||
| Anne Bartley Smith Lands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3.4 km |
Local Badges
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The Jeffy Whole Enchillada!5 awarded -
Completionist8 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest Freeride Area | skill park | Richmond Hill |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 102 | 30 miles | 3,123 ft | 12 miles | 167 ft | #114 | #8 | 143 | 3,731 | 10 | 17,887 | |
| Hike | 98 | 29 miles | 2,936 ft | 11 miles | 167 ft | #83 | #7 | 6 | 3,696 | 1 | 371 | |
| Trail Running | 94 | 28 miles | 2,828 ft | 11 miles | 161 ft | #82 | #7 | 3 | 3,689 | 1 | 185 | |
| Snowshoe | 92 | 28 miles | 2,766 ft | 11 miles | 167 ft | #6 | #3 | 497 | 77 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 24 | 8 miles | 623 ft | 3 miles | 82 ft | #32 | #4 | 133 | 24 |
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