more stats
1,063 ft
Distance
-47 ft
Descent
00:01:46
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
413 ft
Altitude min
461 ft
Altitude max
461 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:46
Avg time

Lowered Expectations Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harmony Valley Conservation Area
    Oshawa, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53287 in Trail Running
    • #76600 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #551 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,012 in Trail Running
    • #2,314 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Connection along the creek between Dark Trail and Rolling Rock. Some rocks and a couple light drops at the entrance hill.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Faint trailRiver or creekRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lowered Expectations Trail Reports

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Jun 23, 2025 @ 8:09pm
Jun 23, 2025
May 26, 2025 @ 2:07pm
May 26, 2025
 mostly dry. very muddy in the usual spots
May 12, 2025 @ 2:31pm
May 12, 2025
Apr 22, 2025 @ 1:14pm
Apr 22, 2025
 large muddy spot right before the little drop at the beginning and a large muddy spot near the end that's nearly dried up
Jan 4, 2025 @ 10:34am
Jan 4, 2025
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on Jun 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lowered Expectations located?
      Lowered Expectations 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 43.92552, -78.82956.
      ▼ How hard is Lowered Expectations?
      Lowered Expectations is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lowered Expectations?
      The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 413 ft to 461 ft.
      ▼ Is Lowered Expectations a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lowered Expectations is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lowered Expectations?
      Lowered Expectations is 1,063 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lowered Expectations?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lowered Expectations. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lowered Expectations?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lowered Expectations are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lowered Expectations? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lowered Expectations are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lowered Expectations?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lowered Expectations. The trail is 1,063 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lowered Expectations?
      Lowered Expectations is a moderately popular trail. There have been 116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 128 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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