14.3 miles
Distance
1,213 ft
Climb
-1,212 ft
Descent
456 ft
High Point

Big loop in the Don featuring a good mix of the standards and the more difficult trails at the north end.

Detailed Description
Don Valley Big North Loop - Loblaws parking is a 14 mile popular expert route located near Toronto Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 34 trails. This route climbs 1,213 ft with a max elevation of 456 ft then descends -1,212 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Ridelogs
    5
More Stats for Don Valley Big North Loop - Loblaws parking mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    1 hr 32 min
  • Altitude change
    0 ft
  • Altitude min
    302 ft
  • Altitude start
    399 ft
  • Altitude end
    400 ft
  • Grade max
    -32.4%
  • Grade min
    27.1%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sixplay
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jan 7, 2025
there was a tree down but I removed it with my new Silky saw
Secret Hidden Trail
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jan 7, 2025
all clear, no snow or ice
Fiveplay
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jan 7, 2025
a tree down near the beginning and a surprise icy patch at the halfway point.
Catalyst
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jan 7, 2025
no snow but a few icy patches. Either use studded tires or roll your dice :)
G-Spot
Jan 7, 2025 @ 7:55am
Jan 7, 2025
tree down before the last climb, about 12" diameter
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