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4.2 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
734 ft
High Point
52 ft
Altitude change
660 ft
Altitude min
682 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,905 ft
Distance flat

Elgin Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    St. Thomas
    , Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #254842 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137295 in Trail Running
    • #131866 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Elgin Trail is a 7 km less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near St. Thomas Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Elgin Trail

        ▼ Where is Elgin Trail located?
        Elgin Trail is located in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the St. Thomas trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.77768, -81.21441.
        ▼ How hard is Elgin Trail?
        Elgin Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Elgin Trail?
        Elgin Trail has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 660 ft to 734 ft.
        ▼ Is Elgin Trail a point to point trail?
        Elgin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Elgin Trail?
        Elgin Trail is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Elgin Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Elgin Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Elgin Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Elgin Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Elgin Trail?
        Elgin Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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