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8.7 miles
Distance
507 ft
Climb
-525 ft
Descent
01:14:33
Avg time
-17 ft
Altitude change
690 ft
Altitude min
883 ft
Altitude max
774 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-22.5%
Grade max
16.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:14:33
Avg time

Ganaraska E2 Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Ganaraska Forest - East Forest
    Port Hope, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #123131 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308020 in Trail Running
    • #289205 in Hiking
    • #16465 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,919 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #8,405 in Trail Running
    • #8,486 in Hiking
    • #2,693 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

These are well established off-road motorcycle trails. There are some moderate hill climbs and some shorter rooty grunts. It is a sandy area (fine sand) in drier weather it gets loose. After rains the water drains into the sand quickly.
This is part of the Ganaraska Forest you are required to have an annual or day use permit to use all their trail systems.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Ganaraska E2 Loop Trail Reports

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Oct 1, 2022 @ 7:05pm
Oct 1, 2022
 Trail is open but there is lots of sticks and the occasional tree still across the trails due to the windstorm in Spring 2022. Glad to be back out...
May 2, 2022 @ 5:13pm
May 2, 2022
Apr 12, 2022 @ 11:34am
Apr 12, 2022
 The Central Forest is open only to hiking until May 1st.
May 14, 2018 @ 8:29pm
May 14, 2018
 Gorgeous trail with fast flowy single track, punctuated by steep and rooty technical climbs and rewarding downhill sections
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ganaraska E2 Loop located?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop is located in Ganaraska Forest - East Forest, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Ganaraska Forest - East Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.08753, -78.42865.
      ▼ How hard is Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop has 507 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 525 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 690 ft to 883 ft.
      ▼ Is Ganaraska E2 Loop a point to point trail?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop is 8.7 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ganaraska E2 Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ganaraska E2 Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ganaraska E2 Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes to ride Ganaraska E2 Loop. The trail is 8.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ganaraska E2 Loop?
      Ganaraska E2 Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 16 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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