more stats
955 ft
Distance
-35 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
400 ft
Altitude max
400 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-12.4%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
725 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Ketchin Hell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87758 in Hiking
    • #11258 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,255 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,768 in Hiking
    • #932 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Other
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

This is an edge cut, off camber trail along the upper cliff edge that extends off the Kitchen Sink trail. It runs just under the trop edge of the cliff at the back of the Bermondsy Transfer station. It ends at the Bermondsy Hydro Access gravel road that leads down into the valley.

This is a challenging & high effort trail with a high consequence of failure in a few sections. Ride at your own risk.

Warning If follows an old fence line with old lengths of rusty fence wire embedded in the soil. This serves to tangle in spokes & frames. May even grab at a riders leg or punctirure tires.

Access Info

Access from the Kitchen Sink trail or from the Bermondsy Hydro Access gravel road

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Ride at your own Peril!

Tags
BermsDropsExposure

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 432 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Ketchin Hell Trail Reports

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May 15, 2026 @ 7:35pm (America/Toronto)
May 15, 2026
Some of the cribbing on the narrow sections is missing. Near the large metal circle.
May 9, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Toronto)
May 9, 2026
This has a really bad mud spot on it. Would recommend taking Kitchen Stink instead.
Sep 30, 2025 @ 9:39am (America/Toronto)
Sep 30, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 @ 4:20pm
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Jul 23, 2025 @ 8:44am
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ketchin Hell located?
      Ketchin Hell is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.71964, -79.31914.
      ▼ How hard is Ketchin Hell?
      Ketchin Hell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ketchin Hell?
      The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 400 ft.
      ▼ Is Ketchin Hell a point to point trail?
      Ketchin Hell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ketchin Hell?
      Ketchin Hell is 955 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ketchin Hell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ketchin Hell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ketchin Hell?
      Ketchin Hell is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Ketchin Hell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ketchin Hell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ketchin Hell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ketchin Hell. The trail is 955 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ketchin Hell?
      Ketchin Hell is a very popular trail. There have been 1,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,835 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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