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1,198 ft
Distance
-55 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
702 ft
Altitude min
758 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
974 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

One Step Forward Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Water Tower Mountain Bike Network
    St. Thomas, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #300215 in Trail Running
    • #49362 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

A fun, short, and flowy downhill run with lots of rollers and sweet berms. Finishes up with a nice little table top that has a rid around if you're not interested in catching some air.

Access Info

Follow the main access road and you'll find the top of the trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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May 21, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Detroit)
May 21, 2026
 few very damp spots.
Apr 21, 2026 @ 5:15pm (America/Detroit)
Apr 21, 2026
 some muddy spots to avoid. mostly of the trail was fine
Oct 18, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Detroit)
Oct 18, 2025
Oct 4, 2025 @ 12:53pm (America/Detroit)
Oct 4, 2025
Sep 2, 2025 @ 6:41pm
Sep 2, 2025
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on May 21, 2026
Wet
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Directions to one-step-forward trailhead (42.798420, -81.185070)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About One Step Forward

        ▼ Where is One Step Forward located?
        One Step Forward is located in Water Tower Mountain Bike Network, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Water Tower Mountain Bike Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.79842, -81.18507.
        ▼ How hard is One Step Forward?
        One Step Forward is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for One Step Forward?
        The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 702 ft to 758 ft.
        ▼ Is One Step Forward a point to point trail?
        Yes, One Step Forward is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is One Step Forward?
        One Step Forward is 1,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on One Step Forward?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on One Step Forward. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride One Step Forward?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride One Step Forward are:
        • December (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access One Step Forward? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to One Step Forward are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride One Step Forward?
        The estimated time to ride One Step Forward is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is One Step Forward?
        One Step Forward is a very popular trail. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,059 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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