2.2 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:34:46
Avg time

Outback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge
  • Global Ranking
    #9190 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16238 in Trail Running
    • #14667 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 50 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing

Outback is surprisingly long, and packs a lot of bedrock into its twisty length. Challenges all tend to be short and walkable, but there are a LOT of them. There are lots of rooty and rocky bits, and this mixed with some off-camber bedrock means you'll want to do this trail dry to enjoy it. Short, difficult climbs alternate with countless rampy drops, connected by flowy sections and bridge/ladders. Expect to be very tired if riding at your limit, and be careful There are a couple of confusing sections: one at Bonk Point, where the trail will look like it goes straight, but actually hairpins, and another near the junctions with Cannonball and Ridgetop, where there are several choices, all good but varying in difficulty.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Outback mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1 ft
  • Altitude min
    366 ft
  • Altitude max
    395 ft
  • Altitude start
    394 ft
  • Altitude end
    394 ft
  • Grade max
    -23.5%
  • Grade min
    18.7%
  • Distance climb
    3,314 ft
  • Distance down
    2,411 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:34:46
  • Avg reverse time
    00:33:02
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      Outback Trail Reports

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      Apr 18, 2025 @ 3:33pm
      3 days
      		 Spring conditions. Mud and puddles on some trail.
      Apr 15, 2025 @ 6:39am
      Apr 15, 2025
      		 Please give the trails time to dry.
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 10:19am
      Apr 4, 2025
      		Spring thaw. Please give the trails time to dry.
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 10:17am
      Apr 4, 2025
      		Spring thaw. Please give the trails time to dry.
      Feb 11, 2025 @ 6:20pm
      Feb 11, 2025
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 55 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
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      • 884 rides
      • Last: Apr 20, 2025

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Sep 12, 2005 @ 5:35pm
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      Sep 12, 2005 @ 5:35pm
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      552 |
      Oct 29, 2010 @ 4:22pm
      Oct 29, 2010
      342 |
      Dec 31, 2010 @ 6:46am
      Dec 31, 2010

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