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4,007 ft
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:08:38
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
721 ft
Altitude min
806 ft
Altitude max
806 ft
Altitude start
764 ft
Altitude end
-1.04%
Grade
-18.162%
Grade max
15.71%
Grade min
1,645 ft
Distance climb
1,732 ft
Distance down
630 ft
Distance flat
00:08:38
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Laundry Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Town Conservation Area
    Peterborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40185 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94022 in Trail Running
    • #66095 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Laundry Chute is your best chance to test your technical prowess as well as your cardio. The trail descends before coming back up to mid-`mountain`. Trail includes some features and rock gardens.

It`s easy to get lost in the middle. Take Pot Shot to get back to the bottom.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 325 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Laundry Chute Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Toronto)
Jun 27, 2026
May 10, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Toronto)
May 10, 2026
 Dry and grippy
Jul 12, 2025 @ 1:12pm
Jul 12, 2025
 Could use a weedwhacker to hack the foliage back.
Jun 25, 2025 @ 9:16am
Jun 25, 2025
 overgrown!!!!
Jun 8, 2025 @ 4:46pm
Jun 8, 2025
 Could use some stick flick/rake walkthroughs and a couple trees notched/down for folks with wider bars
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on Jun 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.58 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Laundry Chute located?
        Laundry Chute is located in Harold Town Conservation Area, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Harold Town Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31679, -78.26104.
        ▼ How hard is Laundry Chute?
        Laundry Chute is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.04%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Laundry Chute?
        Laundry Chute has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 721 ft to 806 ft.
        ▼ Is Laundry Chute a point to point trail?
        Laundry Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Laundry Chute?
        Laundry Chute is 4,007 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Laundry Chute?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Laundry Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Laundry Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Laundry Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Laundry Chute?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Laundry Chute. The trail is 4,007 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Laundry Chute?
        Laundry Chute is a very popular trail. There have been 2,005 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,995 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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