more stats
623 ft
Distance
-5 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
383 ft
Altitude min
390 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
Avg time

Impaler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #283583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128833 in E-Biking
    • #345527 in Trail Running
    • #157347 in Hiking
    • #21709 in Snowshoeing
    • #8572 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #11430 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,822 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,561 in E-Biking
    • #9,580 in Trail Running
    • #5,677 in Hiking
    • #3,633 in Snowshoeing
    • #210 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #934 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    City of Ottawa

This is an optional out-and-back "lollipop" detour trail to a feature known as "Impaler" that trail users can optionally do before continuing on the main PWT trail. The "Impaler" feature is a small rock roll that can be ridden in both directions. The trail leading to the feature is easy/intermediate. The rock roll is intermediate/advanced.

Tags
DropsFaint trailRock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 145 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Impaler Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 18, 2026
 Majority of trails dry enough to ride. Enjoy
Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Toronto)
Apr 14, 2026
 Please give the trails time to dry
Apr 6, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 6, 2026
 Spring thaw. Please let the trails dry first.
Jun 2, 2025 @ 9:53am
Jun 2, 2025
Apr 24, 2025 @ 12:58am
Apr 24, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Impaler located?
      Impaler 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 45.33772, -75.95554.
      ▼ How hard is Impaler?
      Impaler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Impaler?
      The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 383 ft to 390 ft.
      ▼ Is Impaler a point to point trail?
      Impaler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Impaler?
      Impaler is 623 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Impaler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Impaler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Impaler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Impaler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Impaler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Impaler. The trail is 623 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Impaler?
      Impaler is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 725 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,202 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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