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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
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Activities
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaEtobicoke Creek
Etobicoke, Ontario -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Lower, higher exposure option after coming out of the Matheson rock garden.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 282 rides
- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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Directions to lower-explorer trailhead
(43.651550, -79.616620)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Explorer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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