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2,392 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-44 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
939 ft
Altitude min
981 ft
Altitude max
977 ft
Altitude start
945 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
6.4%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
1,135 ft
Distance down
958 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

Parallel Reality Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Jefferson Forest
    Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #37243 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20302 in Trail Running
    • #50676 in Hiking
    • #1211 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Named after it's close parallel to the Creekbed trail, Parallel Reality has quickly become everyone's favourite trail. It's fast, fairly straight, insanely flowy, and is one of the few trails in the forest that was built for the sole purpose of fun It's not very technical but expect to be going very fast on the hardpacked ground that bikers and hikers have collectively tamped. Parallel Reality allows you to fly through one of the oldest growth forests in the area which is also super neat!

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  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 327 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,586 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        Directions to parallel-reality trailhead (43.937390, -79.427290)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Parallel Reality

        Where is Parallel Reality located?
        Parallel Reality is located in Jefferson Forest, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Jefferson Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.93739, -79.42729.
        How hard is Parallel Reality?
        Parallel Reality is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Parallel Reality?
        Parallel Reality has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 939 ft to 981 ft.
        How long is Parallel Reality?
        Parallel Reality is 2,392 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Parallel Reality?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel Reality. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Parallel Reality?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parallel Reality are:
        • July (341 activities)
        • May (329 activities)
        • October (284 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Parallel Reality? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel Reality are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Parallel Reality?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Parallel Reality. The trail is 2,392 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Parallel Reality?
        Parallel Reality is a very popular trail. There have been 10,731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,466 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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