more stats
2,083 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
767 ft
Altitude min
777 ft
Altitude max
777 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

McCowan Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract
    East Gwillimbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #36446 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90444 in Trail Running
    • #86143 in Hiking
    • #1283 in Snowshoeing
    • #25729 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #924 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,222 in Trail Running
    • #2,687 in Hiking
    • #274 in Snowshoeing
    • #2,042 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    York Region

Connector Trail to the McCowan Parking Lot

Tags
BermsBridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 167 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,535 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.16 (6 votes)
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      Directions to mccowan trailhead (44.212340, -79.370710)
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      Dec 17, 2015 @ 3:32pm
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      2:56 | 613 | Sep 26, 2020 , East Gwillimbury

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Ravenshoe Complete Single Track
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 233 ft • 20 • Loop •
      Starting from the North parking lot off Ravenshoe Rd, this route takes you thru the complete single track...
      68
      Jack Track
      ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 230 ft • 36 • Loop •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is McCowan located?
      McCowan is located in York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the York Regional Forest - Brown Hill Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.21234, -79.37071.
      ▼ How hard is McCowan?
      McCowan is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for McCowan?
      McCowan has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 767 ft to 777 ft.
      ▼ Is McCowan a point to point trail?
      McCowan is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is McCowan?
      McCowan is 2,083 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on McCowan?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on McCowan. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access McCowan? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to McCowan are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride McCowan?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride McCowan. The trail is 2,083 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is McCowan?
      McCowan is a very popular trail. There have been 4,036 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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