more stats
571 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:00:50
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
681 ft
Altitude min
687 ft
Altitude max
687 ft
Altitude start
686 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3.5%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:00:50
Avg time

Optimist Park Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Spencer Gorge Conservation Area
    Hamilton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Hamilton Conservation Authority

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AI Generated Description

Optimist Park is a 174 m moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Hamilton Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Optimist Park located?
      Optimist Park is located in Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.27728, -79.9882.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Optimist Park?
      Optimist Park has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 681 ft to 687 ft.
      ▼ Is Optimist Park a point to point trail?
      Optimist Park is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Optimist Park?
      Optimist Park is 571 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Optimist Park?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Optimist Park. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Optimist Park? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Optimist Park are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Optimist Park?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Optimist Park. The trail is 571 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Optimist Park?
      Optimist Park is a moderately popular trail. There have been 169 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 188 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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