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1,229 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
1,007 ft
Altitude min
1,045 ft
Altitude max
1,012 ft
Altitude start
1,038 ft
Altitude end
2.082%
Grade
-11.183%
Grade max
17.173%
Grade min
632 ft
Distance climb
430 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
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Chops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #32010 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139296 in Trail Running
    • #3960 in Hiking
    • #2182 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Connector trail to Jefferson Forest from the Bethesda Parking. Can be used both ways.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 161 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,702 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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        The Jeffy Whole Enchillada
        ★ 5.0 • 36 miles • 2,466 ft • 126 •
        The Jeffy Whole Enchillada is an endurance route to complete every singletrack trail in Jefferson Forest...
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        The "Chill" Route
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 654 ft • 25 • Loop •
        A moderate loop thru Jefferson Forest that gives an intermediate biker some good flow thru some descending...
        57
        Jefferson Sanctioned Grooming Route
        11 miles • 809 ft • 21 • Loop •
        TRCA sactioned grooming route. These trails will be groomed as soon as possible after a significant...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chops

        ▼ Where is Chops located?
        Chops is located in Jefferson Forest. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95102, -79.4173.
        ▼ How hard is Chops?
        Chops is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.082%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chops?
        Chops has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,007 ft to 1,045 ft.
        ▼ Is Chops a point to point trail?
        Chops is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Chops?
        Chops is 1,229 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chops?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Chops. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Chops?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Chops are:
        • July (326 activities)
        • August (257 activities)
        • June (253 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Chops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chops are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Chops?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Chops. The trail is 1,229 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Chops?
        Chops is a very popular trail. There have been 7,139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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