more stats
2,218 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:04:59
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
476 ft
Altitude min
498 ft
Altitude max
476 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
7.3%
Grade min
850 ft
Distance climb
594 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:04:59
Avg time

Explorer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Etobicoke Creek
    Etobicoke, Ontario
  • AKA
    Etobicoke Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136261 in Trail Running
    • #129998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Other

Top section of the Etobicoke Creek route. Steep off camber climbs to enter whether you are riding south or north. North section entered through field. Couple bridges over steep sections. Has roots, rocks and flow. Overall fun, technical, challenging trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN THE MUD

Status:
on May 17, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Routes with this trail

      142
      Etobicoke Creek route (Intermediate from Lake to Airport)
      13 miles • 397 ft • 13 • Out & Back •
      Follows the Etobicoke creek from Lake Ontario to just beyond Pearson airport. With the except of 2 road...
      83
      Centennial North Easy Loop
      5 miles • 230 ft • 8 •
      Loop of the trails north of Centennial Park, skips trails that tend to get overgrown
      187
      Etobicoke creek trail system
      10 miles • 472 ft • 19 • Loop •
      Need a way to get a 30 KM trail ride in Etobicoke? here you have it!
      5.0 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      Explorer running great. Upper Bridge has been reset again at top. Homeless person still living at top middle of the Explorer trail.
      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      Beginning plywood board Bridge is off to side. Still there. Hobo living on-trail at top Explorer climb by bridge feature at top, before the fast drop bridge.
      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      Bridges in ok shape one or two cross pieces may be off.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Explorer located?
      Explorer is located in Etobicoke Creek, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Etobicoke Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.65311, -79.61971.
      ▼ How hard is Explorer?
      Explorer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorer?
      Explorer has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 476 ft to 498 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorer a point to point trail?
      Explorer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Explorer?
      Explorer is 2,218 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Explorer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Explorer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Explorer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Explorer. The trail is 2,218 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Explorer?
      Explorer is a very popular trail. There have been 824 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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