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SaveKanata trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include South March Highlands.
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- Mountain Bike
39 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
- Snowshoe
33 trails
- Backcountry Ski
32 trails
Region Details
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- 14
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- 5
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 20, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 39
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Snowshoe
- 33
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 514 ft
- Total Vertical
- 108 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 406 ft
- Reports
- 2,207
- Photos
- 259
- Completed Counter
- 21,558
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South March Highlands
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- 1
Popular Kanata Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 3.4 • 2,982 ft • 9 ft • 1,051 •
This trail would be given an intermediate rating in most other trail networks. The beginner/green rating it has been given is relative to South March Highlands, not relative to trails in general. If you are a beginner, suggest you start...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 3,304 ft • 15 ft • 1,037 •
A mixture of rocky sections and flow. Can be ridden in either direction, but flows slightly better from east to west. The western end of the trail features a long section of janky rock armouring that will shake your dentures loose. The...
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 1,631 ft • 23 ft • 997 •
Easy beginner trail that starts at the end of . It's wide, straight, mostly flat, and features a few rocks, rock outcroppings, and roots that are ridable at a beginner level.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 3,543 ft • 6 ft • 995 •
Pete's Wicked Trail (PWT) is more difficult on average than North and , but still has some sections with good flow and speed. The trail name is a reference both to the primary builder (Peter) and the craft beer "Pete's Wicked Ale" that...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 1,381 ft • 5 ft • 973 •
A mixture of rocky sections and flow, with a black diamond level feature "Boneyard" towards the eastern end of the trail. This trail is named for the original builder, Mario Theoret. A plaque at the intersection of and trails...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 14 ft • 964 •
What used to be the old end of , is undeniably harder to ride both directions then . Some nice flowy bits are linked by difficulty technical sections, climbs and short descents, some high consequence. Best ridden from for a gentler ride...
Kanata Mountain Bike Routes
12 miles • 322 ft • 16 • Loop •
This route takes in most of the single track trails at South March Highlands. Trailforks shows the total...
5 miles • 92 ft • 6 •
This is a suggested route for beginners. You'll find the beginner-rated trails harder than beginner-rated...
5 miles • 105 ft • 12 • Loop •
A loop of much of the intermediate trails at South March Highlands
★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 109 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
This route has some gravel paths, some singletrack, and a few technical areas that have lots of rocks and...
9 miles • 175 ft • 9 • Loop •
May or may not be a race course! We don't know yet but hopefully in the near future!
7 miles • 133 ft • 0 • Loop •
This is a great loop for riders with strong intermediate skills. Beginner or low intermediate riders will...
Photos of Kanata Mountain Bike
Videos of Kanata Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| IMBA | Aug 20, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Toronto) Aug 20, 2026 | Unknown | rayvermette OMBA | ||
| Beluga | Jul 15, 2026 @ 7:11am (America/Toronto) Jul 15, 2026 | Wet | Mattthom86 | ||
| PWT (East) | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Toronto) Jun 13, 2026 | Ideal | varroa | ||
| South Dogsled | Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Toronto) Jun 13, 2026 | Ideal | varroa | ||
| Fast Out | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | kegor | ||
| Ridgetop | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | kegor | ||
| Origins | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | kegor | ||
| Mario's Line | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | kegor | ||
| Rockhopper | Jun 1, 2026 @ 12:01pm (America/Toronto) Jun 1, 2026 | Variable | kdubuc | ||
| PWT (West) | Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Toronto) Apr 28, 2026 | Ideal | kegor |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TylerDCA | vote | trail | activity #104111354 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 5:27am 24 hours |
| Dubsesd | add | photo | activity #103677656 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 8:16pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| hwittick1 | wishlist | route | activity #103513792 | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:05pm Sep 10, 2026 |
| Gringo44 | comment | report | activity #101971105 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 2:56am Aug 21, 2026 |
| mikecarey3434 | ridden | trail | activity #101947985 | Aug 20, 2026 @ 4:15pm Aug 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Thank you Ray, this has now been cleared. | Aug 21, 2026 @ 2:56am Aug 21, 2026 | ||
| report | BIG trees down at corner of IMBA & Bailout... | Aug 20, 2026 @ 11:16am Aug 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Good morning! The first tree was cleared last... | Jun 2, 2026 @ 6:07am Jun 2, 2026 | ||
| report | I took care of the 2nd tree yesterday (around... | Jun 1, 2026 @ 10:48am Jun 1, 2026 | ||
| report | 👍 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:35am Apr 20, 2026 |
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10 Blue Trails471 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge31 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded
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 | 39 | 18 miles | 515 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #784 | #25 | 252 | 2,199 | 7 | 26,709 | |
| E-Bike | 37 | 17 miles | 509 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #3,894 | #64 | 2,012 | 892 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 33 ft | 2,064 ft | 52 ft | #2,781 | #61 | 107 | 1 | 48 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 33 ft | 1,736 ft | 52 ft | #1,512 | #12 | 148 | 1 | 16 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 3 miles | 62 ft | 2,710 ft | 66 ft | #1,773 | #43 | 340 | 30 | |||
| Hike | 39 | 18 miles | 515 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #6,589 | #123 | 5 | 2,192 | 1 | 921 | |
| Trail Running | 39 | 18 miles | 515 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #6,105 | #101 | 2 | 2,192 | 1 | 453 | |
| Snowshoe | 33 | 15 miles | 446 ft | 4 miles | 108 ft | #618 | #66 | 775 | 124 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 32 | 15 miles | 443 ft | 3 miles | 108 ft | #440 | #7 | 454 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kanata?
Kanata has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kanata?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kanata are:
- Ridgetop (4.4/5)
- Staycation (4.3/5)
- Beluga (4.2/5)
- Coconut Tree (4.2/5)
- Shadow's Ridge (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kanata?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kanata are:
- June (347 activities)
- May (339 activities)
- September (323 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kanata?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Kanata. The most popular parking spots are:
- Shoulder Parking - Brady Entrance
- Shoulder Parking - Forestbrook Entrance
- Shoulder Parking - K2 Trailhead Entrance
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What is the longest trail in Kanata?
The longest trail in Kanata is Outback at 2.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Kanata?
Kanata has a total of 39 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kanata to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kanata?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kanata is Outback with 85 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kanata?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kanata is Outback with 86 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kanata?
Kanata supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kanata?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kanata is Deerdrop Bypass with an average grade of 1.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kanata?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kanata. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Kanata?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Kanata. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Kanata?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Kanata are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Kanata?
The overall region status for Kanata is Clear / Green. Out of 37 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Kanata?
Yes, Kanata supports e-bike riding. There are 31 trails in Kanata that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kanata?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kanata are: View all mountain biking routes in Kanata.
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What type of bike is most common in Kanata?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kanata are:
- AM (378 activities)
- XC (31 activities)
- Fat (30 activities)
- RD (10 activities)
- Trials (5 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kanata?
The most popular Strava segments in Kanata are:
- TCT Eagleson to Terry Fox (6,610 athletes)
- TCT Terry Fox to Eagleson (6,592 athletes)
- 1 GPS left running SB (5,245 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Kanata?
There are 40 technical trail features (TTFs) in Kanata. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Kanata.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kanata?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Kanata. View all adaptive trails in Kanata for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kanata?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kanata are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kanata?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kanata are:
- Coconut Tree (5/5)
- Fast Out (3.5/5)
- Beartree (3.4/5)
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