more stats
354 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
230 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
256 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
289 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

12 Step Plan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hog's Back Park
    Ottawa, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #152279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #146922 in Trail Running
    • #85455 in Hiking
    • #33288 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,398 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,411 in Trail Running
    • #2,660 in Hiking
    • #2,046 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Other
  • Land Owner
    National Capital Commision

Ride down a series of stone, usually two or three at a time separated by short flat sections. At the bottom, turn left instead of right to ride down a few more steps and link up with Bottom Line, to make this into a loop.

Access Info

Climb the hill

Disclaimer

There are numerous stone steps on the way down. Watch for pedestrians

Tags
Drops

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 12 Step Plan located?
      12 Step Plan is located in Hog's Back Park, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hog's Back Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.37476, -75.69868.
      ▼ How hard is 12 Step Plan?
      12 Step Plan is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 12 Step Plan?
      The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 230 ft to 257 ft.
      ▼ Is 12 Step Plan a point to point trail?
      12 Step Plan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is 12 Step Plan?
      12 Step Plan is 354 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 12 Step Plan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 12 Step Plan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 12 Step Plan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 12 Step Plan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 12 Step Plan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride 12 Step Plan. The trail is 354 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 12 Step Plan?
      12 Step Plan is a moderately popular trail. There have been 126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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