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2,083 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:41
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
00:02:41
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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 [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #42337 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26990 in Trail Running
    • #8175 in Hiking
    • #183 in Snowshoeing
  • 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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 115 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,480 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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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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        Jul 4, 2026 @ 3:30pm
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        Ravenshoe with my kids
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        2:56 | 607 | Sep 26, 2020 , East Gwillimbury

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        64
        1hr Ravenshoe Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 243 ft • 16 • Loop •
        Starting at North Entrance on Ravenshoe Rd., this is a quick 12 km loop that covers most of the single...
        70
        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 •
        Follow the orange and black arrows for a complete loop of ravenshoe. ~16km long according to the sign at...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About McCowan

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride McCowan?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride McCowan are:
        • July (164 activities)
        • May (140 activities)
        • June (138 activities)
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        ▼ 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 3,947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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