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3,927 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:06:00
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
674 ft
Altitude min
693 ft
Altitude max
674 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
1,385 ft
Distance climb
676 ft
Distance down
1,430 ft
Distance flat
00:06:00
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Hot Flash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Turkey Point
    , Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31774 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41202 in Trail Running
    • #29550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Norfolk County

Created by the L.O.S.T. group of TPMBC (Ladies on Single track)

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  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 243 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,497 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Routes with this trail

        81
        Beast Of The East
        ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 750 ft • 20 • Loop •
        Activate “Beast Mode” for this tour of all the advanced trails on the East Side of Turkey Point...
        56
        The Northern Tier
        ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 630 ft • 24 • Loop •
        Turkey Point Northern Tier Route. Ride all the trails north of fish hatchery in one large interweaving...
        137
        Turkey Point Big MTB
        40 miles • 1,523 ft • 56 • Out & Back •
        Route to cover the majority of Turkey Point in a fun loop.
        4.6 ★★★★★
        13 Ratings
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        4 ★ 8%
        3 ★ 15%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Flash

        ▼ Where is Hot Flash located?
        Hot Flash is located in Turkey Point, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Turkey Point trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.72145, -80.33956.
        ▼ How hard is Hot Flash?
        Hot Flash is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hot Flash?
        Hot Flash has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 674 ft to 693 ft.
        ▼ Is Hot Flash a point to point trail?
        Hot Flash is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hot Flash?
        Hot Flash is 3,927 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hot Flash?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hot Flash. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hot Flash?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hot Flash are:
        • July (209 activities)
        • June (144 activities)
        • August (135 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hot Flash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hot Flash are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hot Flash?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hot Flash. The trail is 3,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hot Flash?
        Hot Flash is a very popular trail. There have been 5,597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,690 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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