more stats
2,201 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:10:06
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
264 ft
Altitude min
279 ft
Altitude max
268 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
673 ft
Distance climb
794 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:10:06
Avg time

Cottonwoods Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crothers Woods
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25285 in E-Biking
    • #85849 in Trail Running
    • #320054 in Hiking
    • #240 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #3269 in Adaptive Biking
    • #3499 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,024 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #435 in E-Biking
    • #2,040 in Trail Running
    • #9,531 in Hiking
    • #67 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #132 in Adaptive Biking
    • #161 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto

Easy gentle gravel loop of the Cottonwoods flats.

Access Info

Cottonwoods Flats Access Trail

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 526 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
Status:
on Feb 28, 2026
Icy
Avg: 3.49 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cottonwoods Loop located?
      Cottonwoods Loop is located in Crothers Woods, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Crothers Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69517, -79.3591.
      ▼ How hard is Cottonwoods Loop?
      Cottonwoods Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cottonwoods Loop?
      Cottonwoods Loop has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 264 ft to 279 ft.
      ▼ Is Cottonwoods Loop a point to point trail?
      Cottonwoods Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Cottonwoods Loop?
      Cottonwoods Loop is 2,201 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cottonwoods Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cottonwoods Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cottonwoods Loop?
      Cottonwoods Loop is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Cottonwoods Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cottonwoods Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cottonwoods Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Cottonwoods Loop. The trail is 2,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cottonwoods Loop?
      Cottonwoods Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,712 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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