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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
120 trails
- Hike
115 trails
- Trail Running
112 trails
- Snowshoe
110 trails
- Nordic Ski
27 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 2
- 29
- 34
- 20
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Mar 15, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 106
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 120
- Trails Hike
- 115
- Trails Trail Running
- 112
- Trails Snowshoe
- 110
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 27
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,133 ft
- Total Vertical
- 167 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,076 ft
- Reports
- 4,222
- Photos
- 187
- Ridden Counter
- 52,876
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 | |
| 2020 Jefferson Jamboree Complete Run | 12 miles | |
| JWE Section 3 | 9 miles | |
| Trail 3,8,10,17 for TRCA | 6 miles | |
| JUMPS WARM UP | 2 miles | |
| 12 mile Ride | popular ridelog | 12 miles |
Photos of Jefferson Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Moto XC
28 |
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:25am
Jul 13, 2024
trail: Moto XC
20 |
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:25am
Jul 13, 2024
trail: Moto XC
18 |
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:25am
Jul 13, 2024
trail: Moto XC
20 |
Jul 13, 2024 @ 8:25am
Jul 13, 2024
trail: Balance Your Mind
339 |
Jan 2, 2021 @ 5:36pm
Jan 2, 2021
trail: Valley Lights
42 |
Aug 25, 2019 @ 2:47pm
Aug 25, 2019
trail: Valley Lights
119 |
Aug 25, 2019 @ 2:46pm
Aug 25, 2019
trail: Cambria
413 |
May 28, 2017 @ 6:07am
May 28, 2017Videos of Jefferson Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Cambria
147 |
Apr 28, 2023
43 |
Dec 11, 2022
trail: Tracey's Journey
159 |
Dec 11, 2022
trail: Get Skinny
44 |
Nov 14, 2022
trail: Disco Don
68 |
Oct 30, 2022
trail: Heavy Metal
|
Oct 13, 2022
trail: BrightSide
184 |
Jul 6, 2022
trail: Jefferson Climb
141 |
May 1, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTs Trail | Mar 15, 2025 @ 10:27am Mar 15, 2025 | Snow Covered | andrelaurentmtb | ||
| Low Orbit | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Danny's Downhill | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Corners | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Coroners | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Ridgeline | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Upper Ridge Access | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Chimney Shoot | Mar 8, 2025 @ 9:14am Mar 8, 2025 | Snow Groomed | gordonm | ||
| Rubber Ducky | Mar 6, 2025 @ 1:56pm Mar 6, 2025 | Snow Groomed | ottovelominati DMBA | ||
| Rhythm and Blues | Mar 6, 2025 @ 1:56pm Mar 6, 2025 | Snow Groomed | ottovelominati DMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| phatcat | wishlist | region | activity #67949487 | Mar 17, 2025 @ 6:32pm 2 days |
| andrelaurentmtb | add | report | activity #67826293 | Mar 15, 2025 @ 3:34pm Mar 15, 2025 |
| gordonm | add | report | activity #67435300 and 6 more | Mar 8, 2025 @ 6:39pm Mar 8, 2025 |
| dnonixon | vote | trail | activity #67329511 | Mar 7, 2025 @ 8:28am Mar 7, 2025 |
| ottovelominati | add | report | activity #67295266 and 8 more | Mar 6, 2025 @ 1:56pm Mar 6, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Got it | Jan 5, 2025 @ 9:33am Jan 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun Flowy downhill | Nov 14, 2024 @ 2:45pm Nov 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | The tree is cleared from the trail. | Sep 29, 2024 @ 9:13pm Sep 29, 2024 | ||
| trail | Just a heads up, thee is a downed tree across... | Aug 20, 2024 @ 11:23am Aug 20, 2024 | ||
| trail | Construction is done. | Aug 13, 2024 @ 4:49am Aug 13, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilcox Park | 0.7 km | ||||
| Rocking Horse Ranch | 1 | 1.8 km | |||
| Oak Ridges Corridor | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1.9 km | |
| Laurentian Park | 3 | 2 | 3.3 km | ||
| Trans Richmond Hill | 1 | 3.3 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 | 120 | 30 miles | 3,133 ft | 12 miles | 167 ft | #119 | #7 | 175 | 4,110 | 9 | 22,269 | |
| Hike | 115 | 29 miles | 2,946 ft | 11 miles | 167 ft | #82 | #6 | 6 | 4,075 | 1 | 483 | |
| Trail Running | 112 | 29 miles | 2,871 ft | 11 miles | 161 ft | #82 | #6 | 3 | 4,067 | 1 | 288 | |
| Snowshoe | 110 | 29 miles | 2,841 ft | 11 miles | 167 ft | #7 | #3 | 2 | 686 | 101 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 27 | 8 miles | 581 ft | 3 miles | 82 ft | #30 | #5 | 237 | 24 |
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