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807 ft
Distance
00:00:55
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
997 ft
Altitude min
997 ft
Altitude max
997 ft
Altitude start
997 ft
Altitude end
0.002%
Grade
-0.094%
Grade max
0.139%
Grade min
00:00:55
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Bat Boxes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails)
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #29406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2202 in Trail Running
    • #50450 in Hiking
    • #823 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Region of Halton

As the name implies the Bat Boxes mark the trail entrance off the 10th sideroad double track. A sweet but short technical trail that dumps you back onto the main trail.

Rated intermediate with advanced rock gardens and limited by-passes.

source: HAFTA
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  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 474 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,052 rides
  • Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 11:53am (America/Toronto)
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/Toronto)
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Feb 15, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Toronto)
Feb 15, 2026
 If you lose focus while riding the narrow 8-12" packed track, the soft snow at the sides will grab you and pull you in.
Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Toronto)
Feb 12, 2026
 The packed track is as narrow as 8-10" in places. The snow to either side is deep and soft. If you lose focus and let your wheel wander, the soft...
Jan 19, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Toronto)
Jan 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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        Directions to bat-boxes trailhead (43.513620, -79.994200)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bat Boxes

        ▼ Where is Bat Boxes located?
        Bat Boxes is located in Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails), Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.51362, -79.9942.
        ▼ How hard is Bat Boxes?
        Bat Boxes is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.002%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ Is Bat Boxes a point to point trail?
        Bat Boxes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bat Boxes?
        Bat Boxes is 246.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.

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