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1,325 ft
Distance
-49 ft
Descent
00:03:19
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
1,000 ft
Altitude min
1,050 ft
Altitude max
1,049 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:03:19
Avg time
Ascension (Upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKelso
Milton, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ascension (Upper) is a 404 m popular green difficulty doubletrack trail located near Milton Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 61 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 1,208 rides
- Last: Jul 22, 2026
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Directions to ascension-upper trailhead
(43.502110, -79.941260)
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5 miles • 420 ft • 9 •
2025 race course #4 novice/intermediate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ascension (Upper)
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Where is Ascension (Upper) located?
Ascension (Upper) is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50211, -79.94126.
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How hard is Ascension (Upper)?
Ascension (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ascension (Upper)?
The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,000 ft to 1,050 ft.
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Is Ascension (Upper) a point to point trail?
Ascension (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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