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1,328 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
700 ft
Altitude min
752 ft
Altitude max
752 ft
Altitude start
713 ft
Altitude end
-2.941%
Grade
-9.725%
Grade max
6.309%
Grade min
332 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
15 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
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Pot Shot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Town Conservation Area
    Peterborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98736 in Trail Running
    • #81700 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    If you're good with wet rocks.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Otonabee Region CA

Mostly a straight-shot down, littered with rocks and some technical lines with b-routes.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 267 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pot Shot

        ▼ Where is Pot Shot located?
        Pot Shot is located in Harold Town Conservation Area, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Harold Town Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31546, -78.26306.
        ▼ How hard is Pot Shot?
        Pot Shot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.941%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pot Shot?
        Pot Shot has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 700 ft to 752 ft.
        ▼ Is Pot Shot a point to point trail?
        Pot Shot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pot Shot?
        Pot Shot is 1,328 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pot Shot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pot Shot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pot Shot?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pot Shot are:
        • September (36 activities)
        • May (30 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pot Shot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pot Shot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pot Shot?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Pot Shot. The trail is 1,328 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pot Shot?
        Pot Shot is a very popular trail. There have been 1,672 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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