more stats
3,084 ft
Distance
204 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:07:54
Avg time
202 ft
Altitude change
804 ft
Altitude min
1,010 ft
Altitude max
807 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
6.6%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
2,346 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:07:54
Avg time

Ascension (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Conservation Halton

This is the uphill trail to get back up to the top of the hill after going downhill.

Note that this trail might open later than other trails as this trail runs through the ski area and might have snow cover when the other trail opens for the season.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 60 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 734 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Ascension (Lower) Trail Reports

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May 9, 2025 @ 9:14am
May 9, 2025
Apr 27, 2025 @ 1:08pm
Apr 27, 2025
 still snow covered
May 30, 2024 @ 12:09pm
May 30, 2024
May 4, 2024 @ 7:30am
May 4, 2024
May 23, 2023 @ 3:03pm
May 23, 2023
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Status:
on May 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      53
      2026 Ascension Challenge (5 km)
      3 miles • 401 ft • 9 • Loop •
      2026 Ascension Challenge (5 km)
      50
      Kelso Challenge 2021 - Course #5
      9 miles • 596 ft • 15 •
      Course #5. Depending on conditions, the climb may change for Tuesday August 24th. Ask the race staff when...
      73
      Kelso Challenge 2021 - Course #4
      8 miles • 506 ft • 20 •
      Course #4 for the Kelso Challenge 2021
      4.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      ScottTaylor
      Trail get’s you breathing hard, not much traction for your tires due to the gravel. Definitely recommend taking Quarry Climb up instead. Enjoy the vista at the top.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ascension (Lower) located?
      Ascension (Lower) is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50511, -79.94461.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ascension (Lower)?
      Ascension (Lower) has 204 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 804 ft to 1,010 ft.
      ▼ Is Ascension (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Ascension (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Ascension (Lower)?
      Ascension (Lower) is 3,084 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ascension (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ascension (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ascension (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ascension (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ascension (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Ascension (Lower). The trail is 3,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ascension (Lower)?
      Ascension (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,029 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,994 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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