more stats
1,229 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:03:47
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
00:03:47
Avg time

Chops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75359 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349833 in Trail Running
    • #87189 in Hiking
    • #18268 in Snowshoeing
    • #49282 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #40 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #89 in Trail Running
    • #17 in Hiking
    • #4 in Snowshoeing
    • #2 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 174 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,729 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chops located?
      Chops is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95102, -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?
      Chops is best visited during: April-Oct.
      ▼ 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 7,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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