7.0 miles
Distance
597 ft
Climb
-596 ft
Descent
1,744 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,555 ft
Altitude min
1,707 ft
Altitude start
1,709 ft
Altitude end
-34.2%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This route contains some of the more popular three stage trails. It is a relatively flowy route for three stage; it can keep you at a reasonable pace with few stops. It includes a few short, tough climbs such as payback ridge, but makes up with fast and fun downhill sections. This route should also make you more familiar with the trail system if you are new to three stage. Route starts and ends at the main parking lot at the end of 2nd line.

Detailed Description
Flow is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near The Blue Mountains Ontario. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 33 trails. This route climbs 597 ft with a max elevation of 1,744 ft then descends -596 ft.
Tags
FlowyRidgeline

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Oct 13, 2024)
  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 7, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7 trails (newest: Sep 7, 2026)

Local Trail Association

Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association (kolaporetrails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 22 min
  • Altitude min
    1,555 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,707 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,709 ft
  • Climb
    597 ft
  • Descent
    -596 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.2%
  • Grade min
    36%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

7 Reviews & Comments

Massiv99
Roots Rocks Reggae.... Good practice for technical handling...
KeaneyTime
Road this yesterday. Awesome. The perfect mix of flow and some technical (for me anyway), while showing off the beauty of the enviro. Will be my go to for the rest of the summer. Thanks!

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    26
Avg: 4.75 (4 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
mtb
100
mtb
98
mtb
138
mtb
trail: Ridge Run
123
3Stage: Flow Opener to Pork Chop
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3Stage: Flow Opener to Pork Chop
trail: Pork Chop
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Jul 28, 2019
3Stage: Flow Opener to Pork Chop
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3Stage: Flow Opener to Pork Chop
5:41 | 923 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jul 28, 2019

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