more stats
1,545 ft
Distance
130 ft
Climb
00:04:11
Avg time
130 ft
Altitude change
845 ft
Altitude min
975 ft
Altitude max
845 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
8.4%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
30 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Fire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82271 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135709 in Trail Running
    • #123911 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,032 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,952 in Trail Running
    • #4,387 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face

Twisting single-track climb skirting the lime kiln ruins. Considered the best way up the escarpment, riders will enjoy the technical section around the boulders.

Tags
BermsHistoric siteRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 243 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,664 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Fire Trail Reports

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Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 19, 2026
The trail conditions were great, some really fun downhill berm runs and all features were in awesome shape! Will definitely be back soon.
May 9, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Toronto)
May 9, 2026
Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 27, 2026
Sep 21, 2025 @ 11:19am (America/Toronto)
Sep 21, 2025
Aug 24, 2025 @ 10:35am
Aug 24, 2025
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Status:
on Aug 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.92 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fire-22014 trailhead (43.500290, -79.947650)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      skateboardnorth skateboardnorth
      This was super fun in the downhill direction. Not sure why they changed it.
      Etch1919
      I was there yesterday and it still had do not enter signs at the top
      kowboykid
      Fire is now rated black and only downhill

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fire located?
      Fire is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50029, -79.94765.
      ▼ How hard is Fire?
      Fire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 8.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fire?
      Fire has 130 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 845 ft to 975 ft.
      ▼ Is Fire a point to point trail?
      Fire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fire?
      Fire is 1,545 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Fire. The trail is 1,545 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fire?
      Fire is a very popular trail. There have been 8,135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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