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SaveKelso is a premier mountain biking destinations in Ontario and has trails for all levels of mountain bikers. Whether you are after a laidback ride with friends or an intense training session, Kelso is the perfect place for your two-wheeled adventure.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
57 trails
- Hike
58 trails
- Trail Running
58 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 18
- 24
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 25, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 59
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 57
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 58
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,248 ft
- Total Vertical
- 364 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,151 ft
- Reports
- 4,367
- Photos
- 274
- Completed Counter
- 73,840
Popular Kelso Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1,293 ft • 3 ft • 2,014 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, roller coaster and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 218 ft • 1,942 •
A much longer and more fun replacement for Xtreeme Bypass. Twisting and turning through the trees, speed makes this one a blast.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2,260 ft • 65 ft • 1,833 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 1,086 ft • 0 ft • 1,832 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.9 • 1,096 ft • 11 ft • 1,811 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 2,728 ft • 48 ft • 1,795 •
This is a fun section with a few log drops, a nice jump off a short ramp. Watch for the Rogue trail on your left half way around. There is wooden ramp over a wet area that you can get air on while landing on a small rock garden. Best...
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 65 ft • 1,776 •
A great feature trail inside the Kelso trail network, the X-treme trail is a feature packed black diamond gem that includes rock drops, skinnies, ladder bridges, berms, drops, and more. Technical skill is required to navigate through...
Kelso Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 396 ft • 9 • Loop •
Course #1 for the 2024 Kelso MTb Race Series - Novice and Intermediate
6 miles • 505 ft • 7 •
Course #3 for the 2024 Kelso MTB Race Series - Sport and Expert
9 miles • 596 ft • 15 •
Course #5. Depending on conditions, the climb may change for Tuesday August 24th. Ask the race staff when...
5 miles • 440 ft • 13 •
Novice and Intermediate Course for Heat 4 - 2024
5 miles • 415 ft • 10 • Loop •
The first course for the 2024 Kelso MTB Race Series - Sport and Expert
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Spokes | Oct 25, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Toronto) Oct 25, 2026 | Unknown | antonirides |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-treem Trail | Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Toronto) Sep 7, 2026 | Dry | KNS | ||
| Turkey Shoot | Sep 6, 2026 @ 1:01pm (America/Toronto) Sep 6, 2026 | Ideal | muataz | ||
| Snakes and Ladders | Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | FoilFreak | ||
| Rough Trade | Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | FoilFreak | ||
| Momentum Flow | Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | FoilFreak | ||
| Lime Kiln | Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | FoilFreak | ||
| Fire | Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto) Aug 19, 2026 | Ideal | FoilFreak | ||
| Darryl's Alley | Aug 15, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Toronto) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | slaveex | ||
| Farmer Peter's Field | Aug 15, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Toronto) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | slaveex | ||
| Old Dump Trail | Aug 15, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Toronto) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | slaveex |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| antonirides | add | video | activity #106761222 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 12:09pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| antonirides | add | video | activity #106684669 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 7:10am Oct 27, 2026 |
| antonirides | add | video | activity #106643412 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 11:59am Oct 26, 2026 |
| antonirides | add | video | activity #106588578 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 12:30pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| antonirides | add | report | activity #106588020 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 12:24pm Oct 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | This is Kelso... | Jul 27, 2026 @ 10:42am Jul 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Edit: top section is open, lower closed. | Jul 25, 2025 @ 9:36am Jul 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | The trail flows better if you run it reverse. | Jun 2, 2025 @ 5:00am Jun 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Just a really grassy soft area, wouldn’t... | Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:24pm Aug 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | My first time really trying MTB, a lot of fun... | Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:22pm Aug 25, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 8 Conservation Area | 1 | 0.6 km | |||
| Hilton Falls Conservation Area | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2.5 km |
| Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) | 22 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 3.2 km |
| St Helena's | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4.3 km |
| Mountsberg Conservation Area | 14 | 5.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 57 | 17 miles | 2,211 ft | 7 miles | 348 ft | #79 | #7 | 259 | 4,351 | 61 | 26,331 | |
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 4 miles | 276 ft | 1 mile | 318 ft | #39 | #4 | 645 | 54 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 4 miles | 276 ft | 1 mile | 318 ft | #39 | #4 | 679 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,352 ft | 43 ft | 1,050 ft | 43 ft | #39 | #4 | 125 | ||||
| Hike | 58 | 17 miles | 2,156 ft | 7 miles | 364 ft | #973 | #38 | 5 | 4,331 | 2 | 583 | |
| Trail Running | 58 | 17 miles | 2,156 ft | 7 miles | 364 ft | #4,559 | #45 | 3 | 4,330 | 6 | 275 | |
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1,270 ft | 23 ft | 1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelso?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelso are:
- Ugly Up (4.5/5)
- X-treem Trail (4.4/5)
- Snakes and Ladders (4.4/5)
- Broken Spokes (4.2/5)
- Digger Downhill (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kelso?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kelso are:
- June (468 activities)
- August (459 activities)
- May (458 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kelso?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Kelso. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Kelso?
The longest trail in Kelso is Turkey Shoot at 2.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kelso?
The best hiking trails in Kelso are:
- Escarpment Trail
- Bruce Trail (Iroquoia Section) Appleby Line to Kelso
- Bruce Trail (Kelso to Appleby Line)
- Fire
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kelso?
The best trail running trails in Kelso are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kelso?
Kelso has a total of 59 trails. Of those, 57 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kelso to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kelso?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kelso is Turkey Shoot with 67 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kelso?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kelso is Turkey Shoot with 60 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kelso?
Kelso supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kelso?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kelso is Quarry Climb with an average grade of 15%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kelso?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kelso. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Kelso?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Kelso are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Kelso?
The overall region status for Kelso is Clear / Green. Out of 57 trails:
- Clear / Green: 53
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kelso?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kelso are:
- 2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 1 Course - Novice/Intermediate
- Kelso big loop
- 2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 3 - Sport/Expert
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What type of bike is most common in Kelso?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kelso are:
- AM (199 activities)
- XC (79 activities)
- Trials (44 activities)
- Fat (9 activities)
- Gravel (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kelso?
The most popular Strava segments in Kelso are:
- Darryl's Alley (5,574 athletes)
- Corner to gate (5,415 athletes)
- Declined (5,346 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Kelso?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Kelso. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 53
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kelso?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kelso are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kelso?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kelso are:
- Appleby Alley (3.7/5)
- Coyote Run (4/5)
- Darryl's Alley (3.2/5)
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