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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
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #128801 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341019 in Trail Running
    • #348253 in Hiking
    • #21168 in Snowshoeing
    • #7682 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,025 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,453 in Trail Running
    • #10,168 in Hiking
    • #3,555 in Snowshoeing
    • #778 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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
  • 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.

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Backyard Creeper Trail Reports

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Feb 5, 2025 @ 3:41pm
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Jan 31, 2025 @ 3:42pm
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Mar 15, 2023 @ 7:05pm
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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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on Feb 5, 2025
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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      1 Review & Comments

      andrelaurentmtb andrelaurentmtb
      This trail had been obliterated by new trails cut by the homeowners to the south and west. The original trail is now obscured by all the newly cut and maintained paths.

      The central section that cuts North West from the entry path to the big circle is completely overgrown. Only way to get through is to use the Trailforks app and hike-a-bike.

      Suggest this trail be remapped or removed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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?
      Backyard Creeper is best visited during: April - October.
      ▼ 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 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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