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2,129 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
669 ft
Altitude min
694 ft
Altitude max
684 ft
Altitude start
669 ft
Altitude end
-0.693%
Grade
-10.438%
Grade max
8.918%
Grade min
775 ft
Distance climb
806 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

MacDowell VC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    CFB Borden Trails
    Essa Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302840 in Trail Running
    • #300913 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,216 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #8,223 in Trail Running
    • #8,826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short rolling trail in the Borden trench trail system. Trail surface is primarily dirt. This trail runs through a sectionof the old WWI training trench.

Access Info

Trillium Trail parking lot on Dieppe Rd.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MacDowell VC located?
      MacDowell VC is located in CFB Borden Trails, Essa Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the CFB Borden Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.30269, -79.8863.
      ▼ How hard is MacDowell VC?
      MacDowell VC is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.693%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MacDowell VC?
      MacDowell VC has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 669 ft to 694 ft.
      ▼ Is MacDowell VC a point to point trail?
      MacDowell VC is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MacDowell VC?
      MacDowell VC is 2,129 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MacDowell VC?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MacDowell VC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MacDowell VC?
      MacDowell VC is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access MacDowell VC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MacDowell VC are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MacDowell VC?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride MacDowell VC. The trail is 2,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MacDowell VC?
      MacDowell VC is a very popular trail. There have been 116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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