more stats
902 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
00:06:29
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
357 ft
Altitude min
361 ft
Altitude max
357 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Beluga Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2254 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46185 in Trail Running
    • #31114 in Hiking
    • #241 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2024

It's a flowy blue mixed with easy tech.

Belugas are one of the smallest members of the whale family. The name is both a reference to the shortness of the trail and the exposed "whale back" rock barren found on the trail.

Beluga skeletons found in the Ottawa valley provided evidence of the vast inland Champlain Sea that existed at the end of the last glacial period. South March Highlands emerged as islands in that sea as the waters retreated.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 24 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 493 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,266 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beluga located?
      Beluga is located in South March Highlands, Kanata, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the South March Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.33984, -75.94159.
      ▼ How hard is Beluga?
      Beluga is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beluga?
      Beluga has 2 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 357 ft to 361 ft.
      ▼ Is Beluga a point to point trail?
      Beluga is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beluga?
      Beluga is 902 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beluga?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beluga. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beluga? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beluga are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beluga?
      The estimated time to ride Beluga is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 902 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Beluga?
      Beluga is a very popular trail. There have been 3,978 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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