more stats
407 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
-27 ft
Altitude change
275 ft
Altitude min
302 ft
Altitude max
302 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
407 ft
Distance down
00:01:03
Avg time

Dog Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #103095 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117555 in E-Biking
    • #85173 in Trail Running
    • #138865 in Hiking
    • #20653 in Snowshoeing
    • #9760 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2276 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #18426 in Adaptive Biking
    • #10048 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,485 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,396 in E-Biking
    • #2,012 in Trail Running
    • #4,978 in Hiking
    • #3,494 in Snowshoeing
    • #649 in Nordic Skiing
    • #475 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #638 in Adaptive Biking
    • #550 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Short trail under the K9 training unit.

Access Info

Lower Don Trail

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Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 272 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Dog Tail Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 1, 2026
Jan 29, 2026 @ 10:24pm (America/Toronto)
Jan 29, 2026
Packed but narrow and uneven
Jan 22, 2026 @ 9:46pm (America/Toronto)
Jan 22, 2026
Somewhat packed.
Dec 2, 2025 @ 7:05pm (America/Toronto)
Dec 2, 2025
Open again
Oct 28, 2025 @ 8:50pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 28, 2025
Caution tape across the trail. The Don Trail is closed right where this exits.
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on Jun 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dog Tail located?
      Dog Tail is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69658, -79.35408.
      ▼ How hard is Dog Tail?
      Dog Tail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dog Tail?
      The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 275 ft to 302 ft.
      ▼ Is Dog Tail a point to point trail?
      Dog Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dog Tail?
      Dog Tail is 407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dog Tail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dog Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Dog Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dog Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dog Tail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Dog Tail. The trail is 407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dog Tail?
      Dog Tail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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