more stats
722 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:01:46
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
958 ft
Altitude min
1,012 ft
Altitude max
1,010 ft
Altitude start
958 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
Avg time

BrightSide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #36256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61409 in Trail Running
    • #50792 in Hiking
    • #1601 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Jumps and Drops. Downhill/AM Bike Primary Trail.

DOWNHILL NOTE: Features Gap Jumps, highly recommend to walk through before riding downhill.

*trail was built to be ridden brakeless and can be ridden on a dirtjump bike .

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 616 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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BrightSide Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 1:58pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 13, 2026
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large boulders and roots exposed due to erosion)
Sep 10, 2025 @ 12:01pm
Sep 10, 2025
May 4, 2025 @ 10:13am
May 4, 2025
Tree Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Oct 28, 2023 @ 5:47pm
Oct 28, 2023
Tree down across the first feature
Jun 22, 2023 @ 7:44am
Jun 22, 2023
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Status:
on Apr 13, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.46 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to brightside trailhead (43.934870, -79.424630)

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      14 Reviews & Comments

      CycleCalves CycleCalves
      Large tree down blocking the trail. Right around the first turn, after the jump.
      DurtyD
      The tree across the trail at the top is now cleared
      dnonixon dnonixon
      Trail has been all cleared, pruned, and hole from uprooted tree has been filled in and can be run now. Uprooted tree is still there but not blocking the trail at all with the repair done.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is BrightSide located?
      BrightSide is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.93487, -79.42463.
      How hard is BrightSide?
      BrightSide is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for BrightSide?
      BrightSide has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 958 ft to 1,012 ft.
      Is BrightSide a point to point trail?
      Yes, BrightSide is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is BrightSide?
      BrightSide is 722 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on BrightSide?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on BrightSide. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride BrightSide?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BrightSide are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • August (27 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access BrightSide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to BrightSide are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride BrightSide?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride BrightSide. The trail is 722 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is BrightSide?
      BrightSide is a very popular trail. There have been 1,443 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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