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879 ft
Distance
-7 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
371 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
354 ft
Distance down
00:03:29
Avg time

Origins Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 70 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #188622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86220 in Trail Running
    • #83958 in Hiking
    • #1366 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The name "Origins" refers to the origin of this trail as a pioneer road in the 1800s and the origins of the South March Highlands trail network as a portion of a larger network of ski, hike, and bike trails that originally extended far beyond the conservation forest.

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Trail will be re-routed in the future so it does not cross the railway tracks. Do not park at the railway crossing. You risk an expensive ticket and tow at your expense. The railway operators do not want people crossing the tracks. Please use one of the 3 official trailheads on Old Second Line Road instead.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 258 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 838 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto)
Jun 4, 2026
May 20, 2026 @ 6:49pm (America/Toronto)
May 20, 2026
 Tree down near south end of trail just north of junction with staycation, limbs ~ 4 - 10 inches in diameter, trunk larger
Apr 28, 2026 @ 10:15am (America/Toronto)
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:39am (America/Toronto)
Apr 25, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 18, 2026
 Majority of trails dry enough to ride. Enjoy
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Ideal
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Origins

        ▼ Where is Origins located?
        Origins is located in South March Highlands, Kanata, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the South March Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.33449, -75.95378.
        ▼ How hard is Origins?
        Origins is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Origins?
        The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 371 ft.
        ▼ How long is Origins?
        Origins is 879 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Origins?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Origins. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Origins?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Origins are:
        • May (24 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
        • October (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Origins? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Origins are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Origins?
        The estimated time to ride Origins is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 879 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Origins?
        Origins is a very popular trail. There have been 3,099 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,667 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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