more stats
791 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:01:46
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
380 ft
Altitude min
393 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
322 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
Avg time

IMBA Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #59085 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5590 in E-Biking
    • #127762 in Trail Running
    • #88711 in Hiking
    • #1221 in Snowshoeing
    • #7607 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,517 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #89 in E-Biking
    • #3,633 in Trail Running
    • #2,819 in Hiking
    • #249 in Snowshoeing
    • #183 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

A short, mostly cruisy alternative to the greater difficulties of Ridgetop and Garter Belt to the south.

This trail was built in 2014 during an IMBA trail workshop hosted by OMBA. It features some benchcut trail construction.

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DropsRidgelineRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 363 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 2,682 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
Status:
on Oct 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (10 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      132
      Best Of South March Highlands
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 144 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Route hitting the more popular/higher rated trails in the directions that gets the most downhill within...
      152
      Short Outback
      6 miles • 211 ft • 7 •
      This is a short version of the classic outback where we skip PWT
      244
      Tour de South March Highlands
      12 miles • 322 ft • 16 • Loop •
      This route takes in most of the single track trails at South March Highlands. Trailforks shows the total...
      3.5 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 10%
      4 ★ 30%
      3 ★ 60%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is IMBA located?
      IMBA is located in South March Highlands, Kanata, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the South March Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.33519, -75.95477.
      ▼ How hard is IMBA?
      IMBA is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for IMBA?
      IMBA has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 380 ft to 393 ft.
      ▼ Is IMBA a point to point trail?
      IMBA is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is IMBA?
      IMBA is 791 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on IMBA?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on IMBA. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access IMBA? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to IMBA are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride IMBA?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride IMBA. The trail is 791 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is IMBA?
      IMBA is a very popular trail. There have been 12,724 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,084 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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