more stats
942 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:01:38
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
473 ft
Altitude min
492 ft
Altitude max
480 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
315 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:01:38
Avg time

Lower Explorer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Etobicoke Creek
    Etobicoke, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82918 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98820 in Trail Running
    • #130677 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Lower, higher exposure option after coming out of the Matheson rock garden.

Disclaimer

Exposure areas. Ride with care.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 294 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Explorer located?
      Lower Explorer is located in Etobicoke Creek, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Etobicoke Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.65155, -79.61662.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Explorer?
      Lower Explorer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Explorer?
      Lower Explorer has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 473 ft to 492 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Explorer a point to point trail?
      Lower Explorer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Explorer?
      Lower Explorer is 942 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Explorer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Explorer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Explorer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Explorer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Explorer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Explorer. The trail is 942 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Explorer?
      Lower Explorer is a very popular trail. There have been 667 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 836 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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