more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:10:10
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
443 ft
Altitude min
573 ft
Altitude max
444 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
3,058 ft
Distance climb
2,320 ft
Distance down
879 ft
Distance flat
00:10:10
Avg time

Main Loop (Bruce Trail) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Dundas Valley Conservation Area
    Ancaster, Ontario
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #209132 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54914 in Trail Running
    • #65246 in Hiking
    • #783 in Horseback
    • #16117 in Snowshoeing
    • #2237 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #8685 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,628 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,069 in Trail Running
    • #1,910 in Hiking
    • #11 in Horseback
    • #2,613 in Snowshoeing
    • #468 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #450 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hamilton Conservation Authority

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AI Generated Description

Main Loop (Bruce Trail) is a 2 km popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Ancaster Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 438 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main Loop (Bruce Trail) located?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) 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 43.24394, -79.99578.
      ▼ How hard is Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) has 228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 443 ft to 573 ft.
      ▼ Is Main Loop (Bruce Trail) a point to point trail?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main Loop (Bruce Trail). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Main Loop (Bruce Trail)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main Loop (Bruce Trail) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Main Loop (Bruce Trail). The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main Loop (Bruce Trail)?
      Main Loop (Bruce Trail) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,880 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,739 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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