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1,726 ft
Distance
-124 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
1,294 ft
Altitude min
1,419 ft
Altitude max
1,418 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-15.3%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1,335 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat
00:02:23
Avg time

Python Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
    Haliburton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #82331 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May – October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Sir Sam's Ski / Ride

Short Blue Downhill bike trail

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 26, 2025 @ 12:43pm
Jul 26, 2025
Aug 20, 2023 @ 8:25am
Aug 20, 2023
 lots of slippery dry gravel careful out there
Aug 20, 2023 @ 8:25am
Aug 20, 2023
 Pretty rough terrain, lots of slippery dry gravel careful out there. I Bailed on the rocks after a berm
Jun 18, 2022 @ 8:26am
Jun 18, 2022
 Good shape with a few wet sections.
Jun 4, 2022 @ 7:20am
Jun 4, 2022
 Some sections are a little ruff and could use some work.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Python

        ▼ Where is Python located?
        Python is located in Sir Sam's Ski / Ride, Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Sir Sam's Ski / Ride trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.12626, -78.48214.
        ▼ How hard is Python?
        Python is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Python?
        The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,294 ft to 1,419 ft.
        ▼ Is Python a point to point trail?
        Yes, Python is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Python?
        Python is 1,726 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Python?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Python. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Python?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Python are:
        • July (46 activities)
        • August (40 activities)
        • October (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Python? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Python are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Python?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Python. The trail is 1,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Python?
        Python is a very popular trail. There have been 515 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 945 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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