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2,772 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:06:18
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,707 ft
Altitude min
1,726 ft
Altitude max
1,707 ft
Altitude start
1,713 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
1,506 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:06:18
Avg time

Flow Opener Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Three Stage
    The Blue Mountains, Ontario
  • AKA
    Green 1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #31063 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35036 in Trail Running
    • #37124 in Hiking
    • #1794 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ontario Parks

Perfect warm up for the rest of your ride. A flowing segment with some moderate climbs and downhill sections. Fairly smooth sailing except for a few roots and rocks. You will encounter traffic in both directions on this trail but the vast majority is people coming in from the Parking Lot, so stay alert if you're riding the opposite direction.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 22 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 301 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 3,904 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 9, 2026
 Overgrown
Jul 3, 2026 @ 7:38am (America/Toronto)
Jul 3, 2026
 Rapid growth from the forest floor due to limited canopy after last Spring's ice storm that knocked down many trees/branches. Invasive...
Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:08am (America/Toronto)
Jun 13, 2026
 Overgrown with hidden obstacles
Jun 5, 2026 @ 2:52pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 5, 2026
May 2, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Toronto)
May 2, 2026
 Trails are in great condition.
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        Directions to flow-opener trailhead (44.441456, -80.307333)
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        3Stage: Flow Opener to Pork Chop
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        5:41 | 793 | Jul 28, 2019 , The Blue Mountains

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        31
        3 Stages 9km
        ★ 3.8 • 5 miles • 342 ft • 17 • Point to Point •
        A good place to start for experienced riders who are new to Three Stage. This route will lead you through...
        250
        Three Stage: S-B-S
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,523 ft • 32 •
        East Loop, to loop, to loop. S-B-S: Small-Big-Small.
        44
        Flow
        ★ 4.8 • 7 miles • 597 ft • 33 • Out & Back •
        This route contains some of the more popular three stage trails. It is a relatively flowy route for three...
        4.2 ★★★★★
        8 Ratings
        5 ★ 25%
        4 ★ 63%
        3 ★ 13%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flow Opener

        ▼ Where is Flow Opener located?
        Flow Opener is located in Three Stage, The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Three Stage trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.44146, -80.30733.
        ▼ How hard is Flow Opener?
        Flow Opener is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow Opener?
        Flow Opener has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,707 ft to 1,726 ft.
        ▼ Is Flow Opener a point to point trail?
        Flow Opener is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flow Opener?
        Flow Opener is 2,772 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow Opener?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow Opener. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flow Opener?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow Opener are:
        • July (1,023 activities)
        • August (658 activities)
        • June (652 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Flow Opener? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow Opener are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow Opener?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Flow Opener. The trail is 2,772 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flow Opener?
        Flow Opener is a very popular trail. There have been 11,330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,648 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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