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4,731 ft
Distance
62 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:09:47
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
852 ft
Altitude min
887 ft
Altitude max
858 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
1,440 ft
Distance climb
1,621 ft
Distance down
1,654 ft
Distance flat
00:09:47
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Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Buckwallow Cycling Centre [[PERMANENTLY CLOSED]]
    Gravenhurst, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Mike

Great trail for somewhat technical riders. Very few short climbs strewn with exposed tree rots, rocks and some large Canadian Shield (lwhale-sized boulders). Fun and fast, starts and ends on the same double track.

Access Info

Missing Link is a part of Buckwallow trail system. Accessed from a double track, maps available at the trail head.

Disclaimer

Follow the owner's difficulty coding (1 hoof-easiest, 6 hooves-super technical. The Missingink is appropriately marked with 4 hooves.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Link

        ▼ Where is Missing Link located?
        Missing Link is located in Buckwallow Cycling Centre [[PERMANENTLY CLOSED]], Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Buckwallow Cycling Centre [[PERMANENTLY CLOSED]] trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.94902, -79.32961.
        ▼ How hard is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link?
        Missing Link has 62 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 852 ft to 887 ft.
        ▼ Is Missing Link a point to point trail?
        Missing Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is 4,731 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Missing Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Missing Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Missing Link are:
        • August (90 activities)
        • September (63 activities)
        • July (56 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Missing Link?
        The estimated time to ride Missing Link is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,731 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Missing Link?
        Missing Link is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,131 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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