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2,949 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
946 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
951 ft
Altitude start
955 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
1,063 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
856 ft
Distance flat
00:07:24
Avg time

Section 2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41028 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91579 in Trail Running
    • #100510 in Hiking
    • #2720 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,045 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,273 in Trail Running
    • #3,362 in Hiking
    • #694 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

This trail has some great steep climbing and flow on the downhill. Recommended to start on Duffy's Lane entrance. All features like the rock gardens have easy ride bypass. The trail itself is sandy mixed with clay, usually dries fast and is well maintained.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 397 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,735 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      Directions to section-2-17137 trailhead (43.948820, -79.856600)

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      A mostly flowy loop with some technical bits, starting from the parking on Duffy's Lane.
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      sdrvper sdrvper
      Pretty flowy trail with a nice technical rock garden option in the middle.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 2 located?
      Section 2 is located in Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, Caledon, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.94882, -79.8566.
      ▼ How hard is Section 2?
      Section 2 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 2?
      Section 2 has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 946 ft to 981 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 2 a point to point trail?
      Section 2 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 2?
      Section 2 is 2,949 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 2?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 2. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 2? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 2 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 2?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Section 2. The trail is 2,949 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 2?
      Section 2 is a very popular trail. There have been 9,472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,568 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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