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1.6 miles
Distance
200 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:13:04
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
1,272 ft
Altitude min
1,330 ft
Altitude max
1,297 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
3,002 ft
Distance climb
2,995 ft
Distance down
2,247 ft
Distance flat
00:13:04
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Frankenstein Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9482 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12979 in E-Biking
    • #91063 in Trail Running
    • #22550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Region of Waterloo

Nice flowy trail with several short, steep switch back climbs and descents. A nice big whoop-de-do, and a good sized rock feature with a B line.Some roots.

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  • 9 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 247 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,351 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (32 votes)
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        Aug 6, 2026 @ 5:13pm
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        May 25, 2021 @ 9:45am
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        Jun 8, 2020 @ 5:10am
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        youtuber Frankenstein | Hydrocut, Kitchener, Ontario | MTB
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        8:55 | 1209 | Nov 30, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Fast on Frankenstein + PR! - Group Ride Chaos:...
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        42:44 | 5 | Aug 14, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Frankenstein got my HR to 188 BPM during the...
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        40:11 | 69 | Nov 14, 2025 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Massive Group Ride Down Frankenstein| Epic...
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        55:32 | 19 | Nov 6, 2025 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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        ★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 1,233 ft • 22 • Loop •
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        ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 1,222 ft • 35 • Loop •
        The Hydrocut is running an official Time Trial this year using Strava. The course has been set. It was...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Frankenstein

        ▼ Where is Frankenstein located?
        Frankenstein is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.4365, -80.57645.
        ▼ How hard is Frankenstein?
        Frankenstein is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frankenstein?
        Frankenstein has 200 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,272 ft to 1,330 ft.
        ▼ How long is Frankenstein?
        Frankenstein is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frankenstein?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Frankenstein. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frankenstein?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frankenstein are:
        • July (613 activities)
        • August (420 activities)
        • September (337 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Frankenstein? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frankenstein are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Frankenstein?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Frankenstein. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Frankenstein?
        Frankenstein is a very popular trail. There have been 15,293 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23,740 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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