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1,598 ft
Distance
-87 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
518 ft
Altitude max
518 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
948 ft
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
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Haystack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Wilderness Tours Bike Park
    Beachburg, Ontario
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #14526 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner

Haystack just like the river feature is has you moving one way then another. This trail is full width with loads of high speed berms, rock features and some rollers.

Access Info

https://wildernesstours.com/adventures/mountain-biking/

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

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  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles average
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  • 22 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 140 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/Toronto)
2 days
Whippersnipped
Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 15, 2026
reporter All cleaned
Jun 12, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 12, 2026
Large tree across the trail near the bottom of the run.
Nov 4, 2025 @ 11:08am (America/Toronto)
Nov 4, 2025
reporter Trails Blown and Clear. Very minimal Leaf Cover. Dirt is all time fall time hero dirt right now
Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:01pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 25, 2025
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Blown and cleaned
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on Jun 29, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to haystack-584450 trailhead (45.717190, -76.732090)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Haystack

        Where is Haystack located?
        Haystack is located in Wilderness Tours Bike Park, Beachburg, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Wilderness Tours Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.71719, -76.73209.
        How hard is Haystack?
        Haystack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Haystack?
        The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 518 ft.
        Is Haystack a point to point trail?
        Yes, Haystack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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