more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:15:47
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
406 ft
Altitude max
390 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
1,001 ft
Distance climb
968 ft
Distance down
3,012 ft
Distance flat
00:15:47
Avg time

PWT (West) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #36210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17284 in E-Biking
    • #106106 in Trail Running
    • #140298 in Hiking
    • #16040 in Snowshoeing
    • #6967 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #915 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #273 in E-Biking
    • #2,800 in Trail Running
    • #5,036 in Hiking
    • #2,597 in Snowshoeing
    • #133 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

What used to be the old end of Outback, PWT West is undeniably harder to ride both directions then PWT East. Some nice flowy bits are linked by difficulty technical sections, climbs and short descents, some high consequence. Best ridden from North Dogsled for a gentler ride with a small peppering of challenge. Riding from the Bailout junction is much more difficult, with demanding, punchy climbs and less flow overall.

The trail name is a reference both to one of the original trail builders at SMH (Peter) and the craft beer "Pete's Wicked Ale" that was popular at the time.

Access Info

Continue from Inukshuk when riding PWT East or take Bailout and turn right at first intersection.

Tags
FlowyRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 10.8 km average
6 Months
  • 382 rides
  • 11.2 km avg distance
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  • 2,793 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Avg: 4 (16 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is PWT (West) located?
      PWT (West) 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 45.33974, -75.9632.
      ▼ How hard is PWT (West)?
      PWT (West) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for PWT (West)?
      PWT (West) has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 406 ft.
      ▼ How long is PWT (West)?
      PWT (West) is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on PWT (West)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on PWT (West). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access PWT (West)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to PWT (West) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride PWT (West)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride PWT (West). The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is PWT (West)?
      PWT (West) is a very popular trail. There have been 13,340 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,612 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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