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758 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
00:00:45
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
460 ft
Altitude min
469 ft
Altitude max
460 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-0.9%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:00:45
Avg time

Bioswale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Riverwood
    Mississauga, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    , Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Paved path following the laneway to the parking which turns at the top and takes the user through a calm canopy next to the Bioswale, a naturalized area. Lots of informative plaques about the conservation practices in this hallway.

Access Info

Follow the paved path north of the art pavillion at the entrance, turn left at the top to go parallel to the parking on another paved path. Exits at the top of the terrace garden.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bioswale

        ▼ Where is Bioswale located?
        Bioswale is located in Riverwood, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Riverwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.56416, -79.67037.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bioswale?
        Bioswale has 9 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 460 ft to 469 ft.
        ▼ Is Bioswale a point to point trail?
        Bioswale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ How long is Bioswale?
        Bioswale is 758 ft long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bioswale?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bioswale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bioswale?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bioswale are:
        • May (21 activities)
        • April (10 activities)
        • July (8 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bioswale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bioswale are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bioswale?
        The estimated time to ride Bioswale is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 758 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Bioswale?
        Bioswale is a very popular trail. There have been 460 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 632 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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