16.1 miles
Distance
1,028 ft
Climb
-1,035 ft
Descent
501 ft
High Point
-7 ft
Altitude change
268 ft
Altitude min
393 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-26.9%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Starting at Pottery Road, smooth flowing trails with some tech features but cyclecross bikes and handle it no problem. Great off road practice with hard steep climbs and minimal road sections but still includes the popular Crestwood Bridal Path and Bayview climbs that roadies love.

Detailed Description
Cyclecross Practice Loop is a 16 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Toronto Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 83 trails. This route climbs 1,028 ft with a max elevation of 501 ft then descends -1,035 ft.
Tags
Flowy

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Oct 13, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.

Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 23 min
  • Altitude min
    268 ft
  • Altitude start
    393 ft
  • Altitude end
    387 ft
  • Climb
    1,028 ft
  • Descent
    -1,035 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.9%
  • Grade min
    23.5%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

109 Reviews & Comments


We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

Create a FREE account to view all route reviews and much more.

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    13
no votes yet
close
Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
  • Paved
Summer Fat Biking 6, in Toronto
mtb
Summer Fat Biking 6, in Toronto
5:43 | 97 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 27, 2025
Pottery road climb, to 3 Rocks, and to Redway...
mtb
Pottery road climb, to 3 Rocks, and to Redway parkinglot
6:22 | 104 | comments: 0 | favs:
Aug 27, 2025

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Pottery Road to 3 Rocks
Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Toronto)
18 hours
The Ridge
Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:25pm (America/Toronto)
18 hours
The Flats
Oct 13, 2026 @ 8:25pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 13, 2026
They're doing some construction on the bridge right after this trail. There's a "trail closed" sign at the end of the trail. Access is currently unblocked but it may suddenly be cut off.
Road Apples
Oct 12, 2026 @ 5:48pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 12, 2026
Around Horses
Oct 12, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 12, 2026
more reports »
  • By Calcori & contributors
  • #22089 - 1,162 views

Hit the Trail

Open in App

Get this route on your phone instantly.

Download Route

Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.