more stats
2,536 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
1,289 ft
Altitude min
1,346 ft
Altitude max
1,345 ft
Altitude start
1,289 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,378 ft
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time

Dead Camel Bend Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18162 in E-Biking
    • #123521 in Trail Running
    • #110867 in Hiking
    • #177 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #742 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #295 in E-Biking
    • #3,462 in Trail Running
    • #3,819 in Hiking
    • #52 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Flow is the name of the game for Dead Camel Bend. Lots of humps, jumps, bumps, and roller coasters. This short but swoopy trail is a great way to add some thrills to the end of Jake's Breakaway before venturing into the twists and turns of Twister.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 18.0 km average
6 Months
  • 557 rides
  • 21.0 km avg distance
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  • 3,990 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Greghunter1 Greghunter1
      This trail is sooo much fun! I love this trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Camel Bend located?
      Dead Camel Bend is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42751, -80.59038.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Camel Bend?
      Dead Camel Bend is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Camel Bend?
      The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,289 ft to 1,346 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dead Camel Bend?
      Dead Camel Bend is 2,536 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Camel Bend?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dead Camel Bend. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Camel Bend?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead Camel Bend are:
      • September (321 activities)
      • July (266 activities)
      • May (256 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dead Camel Bend? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Camel Bend are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Camel Bend?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dead Camel Bend. The trail is 2,536 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Camel Bend?
      Dead Camel Bend is a very popular trail. There have been 21,096 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,557 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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