more stats
873 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
952 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
987 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
554 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Death Grip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #21982 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139636 in Trail Running
    • #111832 in Hiking
    • #18584 in Snowshoeing
    • #26897 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #585 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,112 in Trail Running
    • #3,862 in Hiking
    • #3,137 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,171 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

A quick steep down.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14.3 km average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 26.0 km avg distance
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  • 352 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Death Grip Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2023 @ 5:06pm
Nov 2, 2023
Blown of Leaves
May 26, 2023 @ 8:21am
May 26, 2023
 muddy sections
May 22, 2022 @ 3:05pm
May 22, 2022
 Large fallen tree, damage from May 21 storm
May 5, 2022 @ 1:00am
May 5, 2022
Oct 26, 2021 @ 8:22am
Oct 26, 2021
 Large tree still remains down across the trail requiring a bike lift over. 22-24" Diameter tree. Need a larger chainsaw than I brought!
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Status:
on Nov 2, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Death Grip located?
      Death Grip is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95059, -79.41929.
      ▼ How hard is Death Grip?
      Death Grip is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Grip?
      Death Grip has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 11 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 m to 301 m.
      ▼ Is Death Grip a point to point trail?
      Death Grip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Death Grip?
      Death Grip is 266.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Death Grip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Death Grip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Death Grip?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Death Grip are:
      • May (33 activities)
      • June (31 activities)
      • August (27 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Death Grip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Death Grip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Death Grip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Death Grip. The trail is 266.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Death Grip?
      Death Grip is a very popular trail. There have been 862 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 995 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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