more stats
2,618 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
381 ft
Altitude max
341 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:06:25
Avg time

Climbmax Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #642 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1438 in E-Biking
    • #65429 in Trail Running
    • #77682 in Hiking
    • #2936 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #23 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #5 in E-Biking
    • #1,348 in Trail Running
    • #2,357 in Hiking
    • #731 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Technical switch-back climb followed by fun downhill sections with drops, berms, and a rockface jump

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 277 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,771 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Climbmax Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.34 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to climbmax trailhead (43.716220, -79.347090)

      Photos

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      Sep 20, 2024 @ 3:48pm
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      Videos

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      youtuber Climbmax Trail Review - Toronto
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      2718 | Aug 13, 2017 , Toronto
      Climbmax - Don Valley MTB
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      6:13 | 685 | Sep 29, 2021 , Toronto
      youtuber Mountain Biking: Climbmax, The Don, Toronto
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      1218 | Jun 13, 2017 , Toronto
      youtuber The Ejaculator
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      1680 | Jun 13, 2017 , Toronto

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      32 Ratings
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      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 13%
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      21 Reviews & Comments

      adrian-bl
      Is there access to the jump line at the end or is it completely blocked off by the construction?
      artvandelay33 artvandelay33
      The videos really don't show off how steep this trail is. Some of the downhill switchbacks are really intimidating.
      Gavinwilliams
      Wait so is this the parking lot just off of eglinton or the one near the entrance to top and catalyst

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Climbmax located?
      Climbmax is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.71622, -79.34709.
      ▼ How hard is Climbmax?
      Climbmax is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Climbmax?
      Climbmax has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 381 ft.
      ▼ Is Climbmax a point to point trail?
      Yes, Climbmax is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Climbmax?
      Climbmax is 2,618 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Climbmax?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Climbmax. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Climbmax?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Climbmax are:
      • September (136 activities)
      • June (132 activities)
      • August (132 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Climbmax? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Climbmax are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Climbmax?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Climbmax. The trail is 2,618 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Climbmax?
      Climbmax is a very popular trail. There have been 15,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,274 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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