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462 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
00:01:03
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
332 ft
Altitude min
348 ft
Altitude max
332 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
3.466%
Grade
2.53%
Grade max
4.431%
Grade min
447 ft
Distance climb
15 ft
Distance flat
00:01:03
Avg time

Alder Access Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Access point to the park from Alder Rd.

Access Info

Access through a small parkette and either use the stairs or the dirt trail next to them.

Tags
Stairs
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Alder Access Point Trail Reports

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Jan 10, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Toronto)
Jan 10, 2026
Mar 14, 2022 @ 3:16pm
Mar 14, 2022
 The dirt beside the stairs is pretty wet and sloppy
Apr 15, 2021 @ 1:07pm
Apr 15, 2021
Jan 9, 2021 @ 11:04am
Jan 9, 2021
 The stairs are cleared, the entrance to the stairs is icy
Nov 30, 2020 @ 7:24pm
Nov 30, 2020
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on Jan 10, 2026
Icy
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alder Access Point located?
      Alder Access Point is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70261, -79.32582.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alder Access Point?
      Alder Access Point has 16 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 332 ft to 348 ft.
      ▼ Is Alder Access Point a point to point trail?
      Alder Access Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Alder Access Point?
      Alder Access Point is 462 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alder Access Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alder Access Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alder Access Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alder Access Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alder Access Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Alder Access Point. The trail is 462 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alder Access Point?
      Alder Access Point is a very popular trail. There have been 637 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,046 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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