PWT (West) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaSouth March Highlands
Kanata, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 85 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for PWT (West) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change3 ft
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Altitude min388 ft
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Altitude max406 ft
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Altitude start390 ft
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Altitude end394 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-3.6%
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Grade min3.2%
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Distance climb1,007 ft
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Distance down1,135 ft
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Distance flat1,814 ft
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Avg time00:17:28
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Avg reverse time00:15:36
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
- 12 rides
- 14.0 km avg distance
- 226 rides
- 11.9 km avg distance
- 2,015 rides
- Last: Jul 15, 2025
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