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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SavePickering trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and beaches. Common trail features include bridges. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include West Duffins Creek, Altona Forest and Petticoat Creek Conservation Area.
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
16 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
- Snowshoe
25 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 3
- 12
- 9
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 23, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 36
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 29
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 16
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 36
- Trails Trail Running
- 36
- Trails Snowshoe
- 25
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 25 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,400 ft
- Total Vertical
- 412 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 658 ft
- Reports
- 70
- Photos
- 66
- Completed Counter
- 1,979
Sub Regions
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Altona Forest
- 4
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Petticoat Creek Conservation Area
- 1
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West Duffins Creek
- 5
- 7
Popular Pickering Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,115 ft • 14 ft • 92 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,814 ft • 124 ft • 64 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 5,190 ft • 10 ft • 48 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 2,733 ft • 35 ft • 44 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 4.0 • 2,352 ft • 25 ft • 41 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 115 ft • 35 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 42 ft • 16 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 1,499 ft • 0 ft • 9 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Pickering Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton MUP (North Side) | Oct 23, 2026 @ 5:44pm (America/Toronto) Oct 23, 2026 | Dry | will-rides-bikes | ||
| Seaton Trail - Section 1 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 12:02am (America/Toronto) Aug 20, 2026 | Unknown | AntiPiety | ||
| Trail | Jun 30, 2026 @ 7:28pm (America/Toronto) Jun 30, 2026 | Unknown | werD710nZzz | ||
| Clarkes Hollow Ridge | Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Toronto) Jun 21, 2026 | Variable | nicovlogg89 | ||
| West Duffins Creek | Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Toronto) Jun 21, 2026 | Variable | nicovlogg89 | ||
| Trans Canada Trail Connection | Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Toronto) Jun 21, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | nicovlogg89 | ||
| Durham Waterfront Trail | May 17, 2026 @ 3:20pm (America/Toronto) May 17, 2026 | Dry | GetMyBike1 | ||
| Durham Waterfront Trail | May 17, 2026 @ 3:20pm (America/Toronto) May 17, 2026 | Dry | GetMyBike1 | ||
| Durham Waterfront Trail | Sep 20, 2025 @ 8:40am (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2025 | Dry | will-rides-bikes | ||
| Durham Waterfront Trail | Sep 20, 2025 @ 8:40am (America/Toronto) Sep 20, 2025 | Dry | will-rides-bikes |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| will-rides-bikes | add | report | activity #106747980 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:21am Oct 28, 2026 |
| will-rides-bikes | add | report | activity #105079405 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 8:26pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| HH43aU | ridden | trail | activity #103751958 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:38pm Sep 13, 2026 |
| will-rides-bikes | add | report | activity #103740612 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 1:47pm Sep 13, 2026 |
| will-rides-bikes | add | report | activity #103341159 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 7:30am Sep 8, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Wow incredibly helpful! Thank you | Aug 21, 2026 @ 1:28pm Aug 21, 2026 | ||
| report | I split the trails up into 3 sections, so it... | Aug 21, 2026 @ 4:53am Aug 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Unsure whether bike riding is allowed here,... | Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:30am Jun 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | You can make your way through this if you're... | Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:29am Jun 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Haven't rode the Seaton in ages and it was a... | Aug 25, 2025 @ 3:31pm Aug 25, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge7 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 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 | 36 | 25 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 413 ft | #5,288 | #93 | 64 | 70 | 4,412 | ||
| E-Bike | 11 | 6 miles | 203 ft | 2 miles | 249 ft | #8,064 | #125 | 56 | 25 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 29 | 22 miles | 1,329 ft | 9 miles | 374 ft | #6,559 | #102 | 19 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 5 miles | 190 ft | 2 miles | 341 ft | #5,274 | #76 | 23 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 16 | 16 miles | 1,129 ft | 7 miles | 354 ft | #2,245 | #59 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 1,296 ft | 3 | |||||||||
| Hike | 36 | 25 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 413 ft | #1,681 | #40 | 2 | 70 | 420 | ||
| Trail Running | 36 | 25 miles | 1,401 ft | 10 miles | 413 ft | #6,760 | #115 | 70 | 222 | |||
| Snowshoe | 25 | 18 miles | 1,184 ft | 7 miles | 371 ft | #1,001 | #104 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 16 miles | 1,165 ft | 7 miles | 371 ft | #1,090 | #81 | 3 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Pickering?
Pickering has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Pickering?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Pickering are:
- South of Seaton (4.3/5)
- Seaton Trail - Section 1 (4.1/5)
- Trans Canada Trail Connection (4.1/5)
- Grand Valley Bend (4/5)
- Forestream Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Pickering?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Pickering are:
- August (73 activities)
- September (59 activities)
- October (53 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Pickering?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Pickering. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking - Concession 3
- Parking - Green River
- Parking - Whitevale Community Centre
- Parking - Clarke's Hollow
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What is the longest trail in Pickering?
The longest trail in Pickering is Seaton Trail - Section 1 at 4.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Pickering?
The best hiking trails in Pickering are:
- Forestream Trail
- Claremont Gravel
- Grand Valley Bend
- West Duffins Creek
- Trans Canada Trail Connection
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pickering?
The best trail running trails in Pickering are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Pickering?
Pickering has a total of 36 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Pickering to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pickering?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Pickering is Seaton Trail - Section 1 with 91 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pickering?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Pickering is Seaton Trail - Section 1 with 106 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Pickering?
Pickering supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Pickering?
The following bike services are available in Pickering:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Pickering?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Pickering is West Duffins Creek with an average grade of 6.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Pickering?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Pickering are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Pickering?
The overall region status for Pickering is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 17 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Pickering?
Yes, Pickering supports e-bike riding. There are 10 trails in Pickering that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Pickering?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Pickering are:
- AM (81 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Pickering?
The most popular Strava segments in Pickering are:
- Simon's Corner (11,515 athletes)
- Petticoat WFT from Marksbury (8,899 athletes)
- Petticoat Creek gravel (8,391 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Pickering?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Pickering. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pickering?
Yes, there are 8 accessible/adaptive trails in Pickering. View all adaptive trails in Pickering for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Pickering?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Pickering are:
- Seaton Trail - Section 1
- Trans Canada Trail Connection
- South of Seaton
- Grand Valley Bend
- Trans Canada Trail - Pickering
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Pickering?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Pickering are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Pickering.
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