more stats
2,728 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:03:22
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
1,012 ft
Altitude min
1,090 ft
Altitude max
1,088 ft
Altitude start
1,046 ft
Altitude end
-1.539%
Grade
-32.88%
Grade max
11.578%
Grade min
885 ft
Distance climb
1,222 ft
Distance down
621 ft
Distance flat
00:03:22
Avg time

Old Dump Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51678 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82120 in Trail Running
    • #116362 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,331 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,896 in Trail Running
    • #4,041 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

This is a fun section with a few log drops, a nice jump off a short ramp. Watch for the Rogue trail on your left half way around. There is wooden ramp over a wet area that you can get air on while landing on a small rock garden. Best traveled from the Bruce Trail Connector. Enjoy.

Tags
JumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 24 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 554 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,768 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.76 (12 votes)
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      Directions to old-dump-trail trailhead (43.497350, -79.935870)

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      611 | Sep 19, 2017 , Milton

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Dump Trail located?
      Old Dump Trail is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.49735, -79.93587.
      ▼ How hard is Old Dump Trail?
      Old Dump Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.539%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Dump Trail?
      Old Dump Trail has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,012 ft to 1,090 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Dump Trail a point to point trail?
      Old Dump Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Dump Trail?
      Old Dump Trail is 2,728 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Dump Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Dump Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Dump Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Dump Trail are:
      • June (283 activities)
      • August (236 activities)
      • May (235 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Old Dump Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Dump Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Dump Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Old Dump Trail. The trail is 2,728 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Dump Trail?
      Old Dump Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 14,787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,216 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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