more stats
3,035 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
1,290 ft
Altitude min
1,377 ft
Altitude max
1,290 ft
Altitude start
1,378 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
1,414 ft
Distance climb
230 ft
Distance down
1,371 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Bootleg Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13548 in E-Biking
    • #6032 in Trail Running
    • #6175 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Return Trail with a steady climb up a hill back to the start where you can either go back to the East Parking Lot via Monkey Boy, ride Adam's Run, or go back down via Sweet Street or Mountain Goat Loop.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 550 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 4,763 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Oct 25, 2018 @ 8:44am
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      Videos

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      Climbing Bootleg in the Winter without...
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      48:38 | 172 | Mar 13, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      The Hydrocut Part 2
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      12:41 | 30 | Feb 8, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      Huge Group Climbs up Bootleg & Clears Log...
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      55:32 | 164 | Aug 14, 2025 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      youtuber Bootleg Trail (Partial), Hydrocut
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      2:44 | 526 | Apr 12, 2021 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bootleg Trail located?
      Bootleg Trail is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42316, -80.58472.
      ▼ How hard is Bootleg Trail?
      Bootleg Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bootleg Trail?
      Bootleg Trail has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,290 ft to 1,377 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bootleg Trail?
      Bootleg Trail is 3,035 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bootleg Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bootleg Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bootleg Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bootleg Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bootleg Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bootleg Trail. The trail is 3,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bootleg Trail?
      Bootleg Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 23,852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30,568 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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