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      Kelso 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
      Kelso Main Gate Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 3
      • 1
      • 18
      • 24
      • 9
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Jan 17, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      59
      Trails Mountain Bike
      57
      Trails Hike
      58
      Trails Trail Running
      58
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Total Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      2,483 ft
      Total Vertical
      364 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,151 ft
      Reports
      3,565
      Photos
      266
      Ridden Counter
      65,902

      Photos of Kelso Mountain Bike

      trail: Broken Spokes
      474 |
      May 2, 2021 @ 5:43pm
      May 2, 2021
      210 |
      Sep 26, 2020 @ 5:30pm
      Sep 26, 2020
      473 |
      Jul 13, 2019 @ 6:32pm
      Jul 13, 2019
      trail: Declined
      197 |
      Jul 6, 2019 @ 11:28am
      Jul 6, 2019
      trail: Declined
      196 |
      Jul 6, 2019 @ 11:28am
      Jul 6, 2019
      trail: Declined
      402 |
      Jul 6, 2019 @ 11:28am
      Jul 6, 2019
      trail: Declined
      328 |
      May 8, 2018 @ 3:41am
      May 8, 2018
      trail: Broken Spokes
      1,396 |
      May 12, 2009 @ 5:58am
      May 12, 2009

      Videos of Kelso Mountain Bike

      Did you get that on video?
      1065 | Feb 12, 2021
      Ugly Down
      trail: Ugly Up
      0:10 | 873 | May 29, 2020
      Kelso Conservation Area: Lower Snakes and Ladders
      0:23 | 1044 | Jun 8, 2019
      Kelso - Disco Inferno
      3:26 | 543 | Aug 15, 2018
      Lora’s Run
      trail: Lora's Run
      0:53 | 413 | Aug 5, 2018
      Disco Inferno
      2:44 | 536 | Aug 5, 2018
      All the best trails - Don't Just Send it!...
      trail: Fire
      19:13 | 19 | Oct 26, 2024 , Milton
      Digger Downhill - Don't Just Send it! Group...
      19:13 | 41 | Oct 26, 2024 , Milton

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      c1k4sTtrailEnergy Damping FieldJust a really grassy soft area, wouldn’t...
      Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:24pm
      Aug 25, 2024
      c1k4sTtrailTurkey ShootMy first time really trying MTB, a lot of fun...
      Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:22pm
      Aug 25, 2024
      PaulMilton28trailX-treem TrailOne of our favourite ways to start our ride at...
      Jun 24, 2024 @ 6:43pm
      Jun 24, 2024
      gam13trailBroken SpokesOn
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 5:42pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      Grizzly8trailSnakes and LaddersNot very fun, prepare to ride your brakes the...
      May 13, 2023 @ 2:54pm
      May 13, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike5718 miles2,444 ft7 miles344 ft
      #50#42623,5514222,725
      Hike5817 miles2,402 ft7 miles364 ft
      #34#423,5332403
      Trail Running5817 miles2,402 ft7 miles364 ft
      #34#433,5324201
      Snowshoe11,270 ft23 ft
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