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2,690 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
69 ft
Altitude change
1,117 ft
Altitude min
1,191 ft
Altitude max
1,122 ft
Altitude start
1,191 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
1,332 ft
Distance climb
443 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Bowes Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #659 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20060 in Trail Running
    • #3686 in Hiking
    • #74 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Trail going along the nearby road connects to Burnt Toast and Bowes Too, with winding climbs and switchbacks up to the top, accessed from Bowes Too or Burnt Toast,

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 66 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,313 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 6,692 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Bowes Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Toronto)
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 12:53pm (America/Toronto)
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Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:58pm (America/Toronto)
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Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Toronto)
Jun 7, 2026
 Overnight rain has knocked down the dust. Trail is getting chewed up, especially the corners. Don't drag your rear wheel when descending!
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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Bowes - Durham Forest, Uxbridge, Ontario
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      3:09 | 327 | Sep 25, 2022 , Uxbridge

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      Climb Trail with few flowy sections and you can hear cars going down Goodwood Road towards the end

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bowes Trail located?
      Bowes Trail is located in Durham Forest Main Tract, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Durham Forest Main Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05679, -79.08745.
      ▼ How hard is Bowes Trail?
      Bowes Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bowes Trail?
      Bowes Trail has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,117 ft to 1,191 ft.
      ▼ Is Bowes Trail a point to point trail?
      Bowes Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bowes Trail?
      Bowes Trail is 2,690 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bowes Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bowes Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bowes Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bowes Trail are:
      • September (637 activities)
      • July (596 activities)
      • June (586 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bowes Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bowes Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bowes Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Bowes Trail is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,690 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bowes Trail?
      Bowes Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 18,699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,343 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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