more stats
210 ft
Distance
-8 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
371 ft
Altitude min
380 ft
Altitude max
379 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Catalyst Climb Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105783 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40458 in E-Biking
    • #138943 in Trail Running
    • #337975 in Hiking
    • #19713 in Snowshoeing
    • #5674 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,543 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #650 in E-Biking
    • #4,090 in Trail Running
    • #10,017 in Hiking
    • #3,336 in Snowshoeing
    • #678 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr - Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Short quick climb to access Topo and Catalyst

Access Info

Part way uphill on the right leaving from Cricket Tree

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Catalyst Climb Trail Reports

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May 4, 2026 @ 8:21pm (America/Toronto)
May 4, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 11, 2026
 Fallen tree
May 18, 2024 @ 11:18am
May 18, 2024
Apr 20, 2023 @ 2:51am
Apr 20, 2023
 Low tree at the bottom, requires dismount
Jan 31, 2023 @ 1:34pm
Jan 31, 2023
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on May 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catalyst Climb located?
      Catalyst Climb is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70419, -79.33777.
      ▼ How hard is Catalyst Climb?
      Catalyst Climb is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catalyst Climb?
      The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 371 ft to 380 ft.
      ▼ Is Catalyst Climb a point to point trail?
      Catalyst Climb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catalyst Climb?
      Catalyst Climb is 210 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catalyst Climb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catalyst Climb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Catalyst Climb?
      Catalyst Climb is best visited during: Apr - Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Catalyst Climb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catalyst Climb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catalyst Climb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Catalyst Climb. The trail is 210 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Catalyst Climb?
      Catalyst Climb is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,068 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,744 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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