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4,295 ft
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:08:20
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
1,378 ft
Altitude min
1,451 ft
Altitude max
1,378 ft
Altitude start
1,417 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
1,811 ft
Distance climb
1,814 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:08:20
Avg time

Chico Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58212 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47679 in Trail Running
    • #329606 in Hiking
    • #9035 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,495 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #880 in Trail Running
    • #9,841 in Hiking
    • #842 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short but difficult and twisted single tracked trail. It’s best done north to south to avoid too many uphill sections.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Chico Trail Trail Reports

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on Aug 17, 2025
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      A challenging, but fun techy climb going north

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chico Trail located?
      Chico Trail is located in Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.24119, -78.55156.
      ▼ How hard is Chico Trail?
      Chico Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chico Trail?
      Chico Trail has 140 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,378 ft to 1,451 ft.
      ▼ Is Chico Trail a point to point trail?
      Chico Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chico Trail?
      Chico Trail is 4,295 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chico Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chico Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chico Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chico Trail are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Chico Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chico Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chico Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Chico Trail. The trail is 4,295 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chico Trail?
      Chico Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 200 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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