more stats
3,136 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,249 ft
Altitude min
1,303 ft
Altitude max
1,303 ft
Altitude start
1,289 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
1,050 ft
Distance climb
1,243 ft
Distance down
820 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time

CP Rail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4531 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18116 in E-Biking
    • #619 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #152 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #290 in E-Biking
    • #150 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2024

CP Rail will challenge all aspects of your riding ability. With tight switch back climbs and technical rock gardens this is sure to give you a run for your money. To top it off the final climb has 7 switch backs on the "Pay to Play" climb.

Tags
DropsJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 289 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,007 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.4 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CP Rail located?
      CP Rail is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42773, -80.58329.
      ▼ How hard is CP Rail?
      CP Rail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CP Rail?
      CP Rail has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,249 ft to 1,303 ft.
      ▼ How long is CP Rail?
      CP Rail is 3,136 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CP Rail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on CP Rail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CP Rail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride CP Rail are:
      • September (201 activities)
      • July (183 activities)
      • May (144 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access CP Rail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CP Rail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride CP Rail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride CP Rail. The trail is 3,136 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is CP Rail?
      CP Rail is a very popular trail. There have been 3,584 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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