more stats
1,617 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
00:03:33
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
934 ft
Altitude min
970 ft
Altitude max
934 ft
Altitude start
971 ft
Altitude end
2.3%
Grade
1.3%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
1,617 ft
Distance climb
00:03:33
Avg time

Low Orbit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #57645 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122410 in Trail Running
    • #108520 in Hiking
    • #2696 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,484 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,419 in Trail Running
    • #3,713 in Hiking
    • #685 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Low Orbit was a popular trail that gave easy access to the old farm road that is now another gravel cut. The TRCA has closed the last 50m west to the gravel cut because of erosion concerns. You can opt out to Stouffville using part of Ace Run

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 370 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,293 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Low Orbit located?
      Low Orbit is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.93409, -79.42066.
      ▼ How hard is Low Orbit?
      Low Orbit is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Low Orbit?
      Low Orbit has 37 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 934 ft to 970 ft.
      ▼ Is Low Orbit a point to point trail?
      Low Orbit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Low Orbit?
      Low Orbit is 1,617 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Low Orbit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Orbit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Low Orbit?
      Low Orbit is best visited during: April - October.
      ▼ How do I access Low Orbit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Orbit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Low Orbit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Low Orbit. The trail is 1,617 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Low Orbit?
      Low Orbit is a very popular trail. There have been 7,900 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,636 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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