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1.0 mile
Distance
214 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
00:12:03
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
303 ft
Altitude min
406 ft
Altitude max
303 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2,890 ft
Distance climb
1,594 ft
Distance down
1,033 ft
Distance flat
00:12:03
Avg time
Catalyst Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaDon Valley
Toronto, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#711 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #13917 in E-Biking
- #151 in Trail Running
- #1231 in Hiking
- #1339 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Skinny, Teeter Totter
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Land OwnerCity of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority
Popular and challenging trail: well loved by many. Steep climbs. Switchbacks. Primarily located on a ravine wall. Very dangerous when wet.
Access Info
Branches off of Beaver Flats
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 25 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 2,327 rides
- Last: Jun 3, 2026
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
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- Very Dry
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Directions to catalyst trailhead
(43.704910, -79.337740)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- High Exposure Bridge
Bridge - High Exposure Bridge Ladder Bridge
- Optional Jump Jump
- Viewpoint
Routes with this trail
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Big loop in the Don featuring a good mix of the standards and the more difficult trails at the north end.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catalyst
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Where is Catalyst located?
Catalyst is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.70491, -79.33774.
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How hard is Catalyst?
Catalyst is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Catalyst?
Catalyst has 65 m of elevation gain. The trail has 34 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 92 m to 124 m.
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Is Catalyst a point to point trail?
Catalyst is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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