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3.6 miles
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:14:48
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
262 ft
Altitude min
355 ft
Altitude max
262 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:14:48
Avg time

Don Trail 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
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

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Don Trail is a 6 km popular paved path trail located near Toronto Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 75 m green climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 346 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 1,535 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Don Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 8:35pm (America/Toronto)
8 hours
Major flooding near the Crothers Woods entrance. Horrible mud near the construction to the East of it.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 11:30am (America/Toronto)
Jul 31, 2026
Great shape even around the construction.
May 3, 2026 @ 10:13pm (America/Toronto)
May 3, 2026
Section between Taylor Creek & the Science Centre is fine - washrooms under Overlea are now open
Mar 9, 2026 @ 3:19pm (America/Toronto)
Mar 9, 2026
Half clear, half slush. Lots of puddles. Dirt/mud at construction site. Rideable on 2.4".
Mar 7, 2026 @ 7:17pm (America/Toronto)
Mar 7, 2026
Hideous mud at the Ontario Line construction site. My fat bike was struggling so regular tires would probably stall out. There's also a huge...
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  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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        Directions to don-trail trailhead (43.688280, -79.362170)

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        Routes with this trail

        3.9 16 miles 1,371 ft 56
        Big loop in the Don featuring a good mix of the standards and the more difficult trails at the north end.
        5.0 23 miles 2,140 ft 108 Loop
        A 37km Don Valley Clockwise circuit connecting as many black & blue rated trails in one big circuit....
        3.5 47 miles 1,370 ft 10 Loop
        The classic loop around the city with a slight twist to avoid the sketchy Finch/400 and the Weston/Humber...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Don Trail

        Where is Don Trail located?
        Don Trail is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68828, -79.36217.
        What is the elevation gain for Don Trail?
        Don Trail has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 262 ft to 355 ft.
        Is Don Trail a point to point trail?
        Don Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
        How long is Don Trail?
        Don Trail is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
        Are dogs allowed on Don Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Don Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Don Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Don Trail are:
        • August (110 activities)
        • July (107 activities)
        • September (79 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Don Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Don Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Don Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Don Trail. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Don Trail?
        Don Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 9,958 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,071 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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