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1,562 ft
Distance
-31 ft
Descent
446 ft
High Point
-32 ft
Altitude change
414 ft
Altitude min
446 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
Low Expecations Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHarmony Valley Conservation Area
Oshawa, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
Smooth and fast riding trail along the creek with two entrances depending on your comfort level. The plotted entrance is a smooth rolling hill, but there is a janky entrance by the bridge.
Merges into Lowered Expectations just after the hill down from Dark Trail.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Nov 21, 2025
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Directions to low-expecations trailhead
(43.926820, -78.830190)
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Nearby Trails
- Ridgeline 135 ft
- Higher Expectations 787 ft
- Lowered Expectations 807 ft
- Logs Over Boghdad 879 ft
- Harmony Creek Cross Country 896 ft
Harmony Valley Conservation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Low Expecations
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Where is Low Expecations located?
Low Expecations is located in Harmony Valley Conservation Area, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Harmony Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.92682, -78.83019.
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How hard is Low Expecations?
Low Expecations is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Low Expecations?
The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 414 ft to 446 ft.
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Is Low Expecations a point to point trail?
Low Expecations is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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