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SaveMarkham 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, Gravel Biking, Snowshoeing, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include South Milne Park, Toogood Pond and Rouge Valley Park.
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- Mountain Bike
89 trails
- E-Bike
41 trails
- Gravel Bike
70 trails
- Adaptive Bike
39 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
56 trails
- Hike
89 trails
- Trail Running
89 trails
- Snowshoe
58 trails
- Nordic Ski
41 trails
Region Details
- 47
- 9
- 15
- 15
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 6, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 89
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 89
- Trails E-Bike
- 41
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 70
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 39
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 56
- Trails Hike
- 89
- Trails Trail Running
- 89
- Trails Snowshoe
- 58
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 41
- Total Distance
- 38 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,402 ft
- Total Vertical
- 199 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 693 ft
- Reports
- 189
- Photos
- 123
- Completed Counter
- 3,360
Sub Regions
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Cornell Rouge Woods
- 2
- 1
- 2
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Huntington Park
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 1
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Rouge Valley Park
- 6
- 1
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Royal Orchard Park
- 1
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South Milne Park
- 4
- 6
- 1
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Toogood Pond
- 1
Popular Markham Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 26 ft • 83 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,129 ft • 16 ft • 82 •
5-6 km loop hike on the south side of the Milne Damn Conservation Area starting at then entrance to Camp Chimo. The northern section features jump, drop and a skinny.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 57 ft • 75 •
A flowy single track sometimes used by St. Roberts Mountain bike team for training. It has some sketchy sections close to the creek where there could be erosion of the bank and undercut the trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,250 ft • 0 ft • 51 •
Singletrack running along the sloping bank of river. Presents little challenge except for a moderately steep downhill section
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 2,933 ft • 13 ft • 48 •
Able to link up multiple trails for longer rides around this system. If you start at the top of the cliffs there is a downhill segments which lasts approximately 30 seconds.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1,020 ft • 0 ft • 36 •
Wood chips covered flowy path with one palette bridge across the small stream.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 1,155 ft • 12 ft • 29 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Markham Mountain Bike
Videos of Markham Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| South Milne Trail | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Jump around | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Camp Chimo Loop | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Ideal | dnonixon | ||
| Rouge Valley Park Path | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Variable | dnonixon | ||
| Squire's Side | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Variable | dnonixon | ||
| Mayhew Lane Connector | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Jump Line | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Camp Chimo Loop | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Green Eggs and Sam | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon | ||
| Blood Line | Aug 6, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Aug 6, 2026 | Unknown | dnonixon |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ottovelominati | update | region | activity #103991370 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 10:02am Sep 17, 2026 |
| dnonixon | add | photo | activity #103471544 and 2 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:29am Sep 10, 2026 |
| dnonixon | add | photo | activity #103471219 and 5 more | Sep 10, 2026 @ 6:22am Sep 10, 2026 |
| mikaelVW9DP1 | ridden | trail | activity #102626896 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 2:39pm Aug 29, 2026 |
| dnonixon | add | report | activity #101182002 and 14 more | Aug 10, 2026 @ 11:05am Aug 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | one tough down and up section | Apr 9, 2026 @ 3:00am Apr 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not worth your time. Relatively flat going... | Aug 29, 2024 @ 7:36am Aug 29, 2024 | ||
| trail | Hasn't been maintained | Aug 26, 2024 @ 11:34am Aug 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | Very overgrown with lots of lots logs on path | Jun 18, 2024 @ 8:41am Jun 18, 2024 | ||
| trail | Does any one know about this trail? | Sep 6, 2022 @ 11:08am Sep 6, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge22 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Joyride 150 | skill park | Markham |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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The Boiler Room
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Joyride 150Bike Shop
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Station Ski And RideBike Shop
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Cyclepath MarkhamBike Shop
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 | 89 | 38 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 200 ft | #3,268 | #63 | 115 | 188 | 13,017 | ||
| E-Bike | 41 | 17 miles | 774 ft | 5 miles | 190 ft | #4,095 | #68 | 148 | 87 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 70 | 29 miles | 804 ft | 6 miles | 200 ft | #1,507 | #24 | 2 | 135 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 39 | 19 miles | 558 ft | 4 miles | 197 ft | #2,101 | #22 | 31 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 56 | 19 miles | 646 ft | 4 miles | 200 ft | #1,096 | #19 | 3 | 13 | |||
| Hike | 89 | 38 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 200 ft | #4,405 | #86 | 4 | 188 | 441 | ||
| Trail Running | 89 | 38 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 200 ft | #3,777 | #62 | 188 | 943 | |||
| Snowshoe | 58 | 24 miles | 928 ft | 6 miles | 194 ft | #543 | #57 | 3 | 22 | 10 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 4,423 ft | 43 ft | 1,155 ft | 33 ft | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 41 | 17 miles | 489 ft | 4 miles | 194 ft | #670 | #48 | 11 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Markham?
Markham has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Markham?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Markham are:
- Mazickson Trail (4.2/5)
- Camp Chimo Loop (4.1/5)
- Rouge Forest Mtb trails (4.1/5)
- Camp Chimo Loop (4/5)
- Highway Crossing / 407 ETR (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Markham?
Check the Markham trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Markham?
The longest trail in Markham is Camp Chimo Loop at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Markham?
The best hiking trails in Markham are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Markham?
The best trail running trails in Markham are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Markham?
Markham has a total of 89 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Markham to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Markham?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Markham is German Mills Ravine with 99 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Markham?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Markham is Maple View park with 124 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Markham?
Markham supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Markham?
The following bike services are available in Markham:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Other (1)
- Club (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Markham?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Markham is German Mills Ravine with an average grade of 6.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Markham?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Markham. 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 Markham?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Markham are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Markham?
The overall region status for Markham is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 32
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Markham?
Yes, Markham supports e-bike riding. There are 25 trails in Markham 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 Strava Segments in Markham?
The most popular Strava segments in Markham are:
- Leslie SB from Huntington Trail to John (6,684 athletes)
- Leslie N John to Green Ln (5,719 athletes)
- Hidden Treasure Pump Hill (3,192 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Markham?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Markham. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 32
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Markham?
Yes, there are 39 accessible/adaptive trails in Markham. View all adaptive trails in Markham for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Markham?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Markham directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Markham?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Markham are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Markham?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Markham are:
- German Mills Doubletrack (1/5)
- Highway Crossing / 407 ETR (4/5)
- Squire's Side (0/5)
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