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318 ft
Distance
00:02:36
Avg time
309 ft
Altitude min
309 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
00:02:36
Avg time

Innovation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 75 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #146591 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128777 in E-Biking
    • #158040 in Trail Running
    • #152974 in Hiking
    • #2789 in Snowshoeing
    • #7437 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #2140 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16244 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,307 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,560 in E-Biking
    • #4,811 in Trail Running
    • #5,536 in Hiking
    • #709 in Snowshoeing
    • #167 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #79 in Adaptive Biking
    • #919 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This short trail is a connector from a parking lot into the shadows ridge system.

Access Info

The trail starts at the parking lot just south of the Richcraft recreation complex on Innovation Drive.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 310 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Innovation 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 6, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 6, 2026
Spring thaw. Please let the trails dry first.
Oct 19, 2025 @ 10:06am (America/Toronto)
Oct 19, 2025
Leaves
Jul 18, 2025 @ 1:29pm
Jul 18, 2025
Lots of water from the recent rain.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 12:58am
Apr 24, 2025
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on Apr 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.24 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Innovation located?
      Innovation 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 45.33996, -75.92747.
      ▼ How hard is Innovation?
      Innovation is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ Is Innovation a point to point trail?
      Innovation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Innovation?
      Innovation is 318 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Innovation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Innovation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Innovation?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Innovation are:
      • May (10 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Innovation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Innovation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Innovation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Innovation. The trail is 318 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Innovation?
      Innovation is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,099 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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