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797 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:09
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
983 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
987 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:00:09
Avg time

Grinder Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails)
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Conservation Halton

Built after seeing the beautiful rock faces begging to be ridden just off the main trail. More single track was always the goal. Connecting to the Turkey trails and eventually to Broken Down Snowmobile trail, Grinder is best ridden in one direction and is mostly uphill with tight rocky switchbacks eventually leading to an exposed cliff edge and a rocky descent with a sharp left at the bottom, Grinder is well….a Grind.

source: HAFTA
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 19, 2022 @ 6:15pm
Sep 19, 2022
 Tree down over the trail
Apr 7, 2021 @ 7:31pm
Apr 7, 2021
 Still has two large trees down across it. Not worth riding until cleared.
Mar 20, 2021 @ 4:17am
Mar 20, 2021
 reporter Many trees have been cut down on this trail. Avoid until we can get in and clear away debris.
Feb 17, 2021 @ 4:39am
Feb 17, 2021
 reporter Significant snowfall. Trails generally unrideable, unless previously snowshoed.
Dec 18, 2020 @ 9:23am
Dec 18, 2020
 reporter Slippery on the downhill part near the mini ledge. Be careful.
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on Sep 19, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grinder Trail located?
      Grinder Trail is located in Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails), Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50243, -79.98271.
      ▼ How hard is Grinder Trail?
      Grinder Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grinder Trail?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 983 ft to 987 ft.
      ▼ Is Grinder Trail a point to point trail?
      Grinder Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grinder Trail?
      Grinder Trail is 797 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grinder Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grinder Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grinder Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grinder Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grinder Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Grinder Trail. The trail is 797 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grinder Trail?
      Grinder Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 430 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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