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2,618 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:07:02
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
00:07:02
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 [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #1880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #10174 in E-Biking
    • #1295 in Hiking
    • #1566 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.

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  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 162 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,653 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Aug 1, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/Toronto)
2 days
The construction detour is a little overgrown
Jul 8, 2026 @ 10:48am (America/Toronto)
Jul 8, 2026
Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 28, 2026
Trail is riding well but make sure you bring 2 cans of bug spray... the mosquitos are pretty bad.
Jun 5, 2026 @ 10:45am (America/Toronto)
Jun 5, 2026
Mozzies were extra bad!
May 27, 2026 @ 6:16pm (America/Toronto)
May 27, 2026
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on Aug 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.34 (32 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to climbmax trailhead (43.716220, -79.347090)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Climbmax

        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.

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