more stats
4,331 ft
Distance
126 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
424 ft
Altitude min
526 ft
Altitude max
447 ft
Altitude start
525 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-14.4%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
2,667 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time

Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dundas Valley Conservation Area
    Ancaster, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #227242 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60663 in Trail Running
    • #69518 in Hiking
    • #26566 in Horseback
    • #18905 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,117 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,222 in Trail Running
    • #2,083 in Hiking
    • #354 in Horseback
    • #3,201 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hamilton Conservation Authority

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AI Generated Description

Main Loop is a 1 km popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Ancaster Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 195 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Loop located?
      Main Loop is located in Dundas Valley Conservation Area, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.24388, -79.99587.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop?
      Main Loop has 126 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 424 ft to 526 ft.
      ▼ Is Main Loop a point to point trail?
      Main Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is 4,331 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Main Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Main Loop are:
      • July (26 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Main Loop. The trail is 4,331 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop?
      Main Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,335 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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