more stats
3,698 ft
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:04:22
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,242 ft
Altitude min
1,288 ft
Altitude max
1,288 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance climb
1,572 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:04:22
Avg time

Jessica Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #33969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12495 in E-Biking
    • #92412 in Trail Running
    • #102531 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #851 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #194 in E-Biking
    • #2,298 in Trail Running
    • #3,473 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner

Mild intermediate loop, no scary features or jumps. Perfect trail for families. Accessed at the bottom of the Mountain Goat Loop.

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Family friendlyJumps

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 381 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,713 rides
  • Last: Nov 15, 2026
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on Sep 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.04 (16 votes)
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      Directions to jessica trailhead (43.423160, -80.584720)

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      Videos

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      Having fun on Jessica, flows nice and quick...
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      48:38 | 215 | Mar 13, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      youtuber 5 Easy Trails at The Hydrocut Trails,...
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      30:02 | 649 | Aug 24, 2020 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      youtuber Tree Down on Jessica - MTB - Black Diamond...
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      7:36 | 409 | Nov 12, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo
      Jessica, The Hydrocut
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      5:12 | 450 | Aug 5, 2019 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jessica located?
      Jessica is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42316, -80.58472.
      ▼ How hard is Jessica?
      Jessica is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jessica?
      Jessica has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,242 ft to 1,288 ft.
      ▼ Is Jessica a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jessica is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jessica?
      Jessica is 3,698 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jessica?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Jessica. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jessica?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jessica are:
      • September (218 activities)
      • July (191 activities)
      • May (189 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jessica? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jessica are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jessica?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Jessica. The trail is 3,698 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jessica?
      Jessica is a very popular trail. There have been 15,866 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32,647 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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