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1,165 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
1,217 ft
Altitude min
1,286 ft
Altitude max
1,286 ft
Altitude start
1,217 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
715 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Kamikaze Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Hydrocut
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19005 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18659 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
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Kamikaze is a highly rated 355 m popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 3 m black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 375 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,348 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (25 votes)
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        Directions to kamikaze trailhead (43.423140, -80.584670)

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        youtuber Kamikaze | Hydrocut, Kitchener, Ontario | MTB
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        0:44 | 1442 | Nov 4, 2018 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        The Hydrocut Part 2
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        12:41 | 44 | Feb 8, 2026 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        Taking Kamikaze as part of Ontario's Wildest...
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        5:56 | 192 | Jun 23, 2023 , Kitchener-Waterloo
        MTB Dive Bomb into Kamikaze - a Rocky Half-Pipe
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        3:16 | 615 | Aug 20, 2020 , Kitchener-Waterloo

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        3 4%
        2 12%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kamikaze

        Where is Kamikaze located?
        Kamikaze is located in The Hydrocut, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the The Hydrocut trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.42314, -80.58467.
        How hard is Kamikaze?
        Kamikaze is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Kamikaze?
        Kamikaze has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,217 ft to 1,286 ft.
        How long is Kamikaze?
        Kamikaze is 1,165 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Kamikaze?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kamikaze. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Kamikaze?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kamikaze are:
        • July (445 activities)
        • May (324 activities)
        • September (305 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Kamikaze? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kamikaze are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Kamikaze?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Kamikaze. The trail is 1,165 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Kamikaze?
        Kamikaze is a very popular trail. There have been 15,294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,647 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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