more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-258 ft
Descent
00:22:42
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
701 ft
Altitude min
904 ft
Altitude max
713 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
5,174 ft
Distance climb
4,386 ft
Distance down
1,430 ft
Distance flat
00:22:42
Avg time

Headwaters Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dundas Valley Conservation Area
    Ancaster, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #128139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1624 in Trail Running
    • #81579 in Hiking
    • #1759 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hamilton Conservation Authority

This trail closes in November for an annual deer hunt.

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Horseshoe Downhill - 'Cru Jones' Commute'
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0:36 | 5390 | Jul 6, 2010 , Ancaster
Horseshoe Downhill - 'Time of the Month'
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2:13 | 4287 | Jul 6, 2010 , Ancaster

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Frequently Asked Questions About Headwaters Trail Loop

▼ Where is Headwaters Trail Loop located?
Headwaters Trail Loop is located in Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.22645, -80.02171.
▼ How hard is Headwaters Trail Loop?
Headwaters Trail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
▼ What is the elevation gain for Headwaters Trail Loop?
Headwaters Trail Loop has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 258 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 701 ft to 904 ft.
▼ Is Headwaters Trail Loop a point to point trail?
Headwaters Trail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
▼ How long is Headwaters Trail Loop?
Headwaters Trail Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
▼ Are dogs allowed on Headwaters Trail Loop?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Headwaters Trail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
▼ How do I access Headwaters Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
The closest parking and trailhead locations to Headwaters Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
▼ How long does it take to ride Headwaters Trail Loop?
Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Headwaters Trail Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
▼ How busy is Headwaters Trail Loop?
Headwaters Trail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,993 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,241 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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