more stats
4,006 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:11:55
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
466 ft
Altitude min
491 ft
Altitude max
489 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
2,090 ft
Distance flat
00:11:55
Avg time

Matheson Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Etobicoke Creek
    Etobicoke, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56257 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115222 in Trail Running
    • #107250 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,427 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,145 in Trail Running
    • #3,655 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    spring to november
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Other

Top Loop of Etobicoke Creek. Starts flat along the creek when riding counter-clockwise, ramps up very quickly to steep ridge climbs and steep ridge downhills. At the entrance west side creek at very top bridge before the 401, start in path right west. Starts little gravel, hugs the hill side off camber rock, lose, to a forest and a drop bridge rollover first and an easier log further on, the grassy field loop, then into the forest and up and then some steep climbs to where it circles back south to take on the trail, some bike carries, rock gardens, tight Singletrack, views and fun await.
Keep your eyes on the trail Also referred to as Drop Zone.

Access Info

Entrance is covered by tall grass in summer underneath Matheson Blvd

This trail is unsanctioned.

Status:
on Nov 6, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      fastforanoldguy
      This is a great local trail that just needs some work if anyone knows of a group that works on it let me know I would like to help
      liam151
      Small tree down in path but can climb through
      Powertrip1 Powertrip1
      Someone blocking trails with logs - rider beware!. Lots of sticks/branches intentionally crossing trails.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Matheson Loop located?
      Matheson Loop is located in Etobicoke Creek, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Etobicoke Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.6514, -79.61794.
      ▼ How hard is Matheson Loop?
      Matheson Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Matheson Loop?
      Matheson Loop has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 466 ft to 491 ft.
      ▼ How long is Matheson Loop?
      Matheson Loop is 4,006 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Matheson Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Matheson Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Matheson Loop?
      Matheson Loop is best visited during: spring to november.
      ▼ How do I access Matheson Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Matheson Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Matheson Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Matheson Loop. The trail is 4,006 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Matheson Loop?
      Matheson Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 697 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 757 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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