more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
217 ft
Climb
-215 ft
Descent
00:09:48
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
841 ft
Altitude min
889 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
851 ft
Altitude end
0.023%
Grade
-19.354%
Grade max
37.456%
Grade min
2,456 ft
Distance climb
2,871 ft
Distance down
1,949 ft
Distance flat
00:09:48
Avg time

Bell Ringer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract
    East Gwillimbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37071 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93931 in Trail Running
    • #95269 in Hiking
    • #19716 in Snowshoeing
    • #5329 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #938 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,352 in Trail Running
    • #3,155 in Hiking
    • #3,338 in Snowshoeing
    • #660 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    York Region

2.1km

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,072 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
Status:
on Jul 4, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.06 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bell Ringer located?
      Bell Ringer is located in York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.20847, -79.37623.
      ▼ How hard is Bell Ringer?
      Bell Ringer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.023%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bell Ringer?
      Bell Ringer has 217 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 841 ft to 889 ft.
      ▼ Is Bell Ringer a point to point trail?
      Bell Ringer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bell Ringer?
      Bell Ringer is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bell Ringer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bell Ringer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bell Ringer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bell Ringer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bell Ringer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Bell Ringer. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bell Ringer?
      Bell Ringer is a very popular trail. There have been 2,333 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,881 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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