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1,385 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,007 ft
Altitude min
1,020 ft
Altitude max
1,019 ft
Altitude start
1,010 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
469 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:01:54
Avg time

Backyard Creeper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #128606 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248773 in Trail Running
    • #280374 in Hiking
    • #3349 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

First part of path is a nice padded grass trail but the lollipop loop section is very narrow and not well maintained. It is rideable but more of a game trail than an official mountain bike trail. It's for the adventurous, and is passable, but watch for pokeys and low branches.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Feb 5, 2025 @ 3:41pm
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Oct 19, 2022 @ 6:23am
Oct 19, 2022
 Overgrown with many parts impassable.
Aug 12, 2019 @ 11:40am
Aug 12, 2019
 Overgrown vegetation. Trail is no longer rideable or findable due to local residents creating and maintaining new trail network in and around the...
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
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        Directions to backyard-creeper trailhead (43.939910, -79.422910)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backyard Creeper

        ▼ Where is Backyard Creeper located?
        Backyard Creeper is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.93991, -79.42291.
        ▼ How hard is Backyard Creeper?
        Backyard Creeper is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backyard Creeper?
        Backyard Creeper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,007 ft to 1,020 ft.
        ▼ Is Backyard Creeper a point to point trail?
        Backyard Creeper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Backyard Creeper?
        Backyard Creeper is 1,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Backyard Creeper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Backyard Creeper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Backyard Creeper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Backyard Creeper are:
        • May (10 activities)
        • November (6 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Backyard Creeper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Backyard Creeper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Backyard Creeper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Backyard Creeper. The trail is 1,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Backyard Creeper?
        Backyard Creeper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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