more stats
2,182 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:03:09
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
1,392 ft
Altitude min
1,538 ft
Altitude max
1,522 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance climb
1,611 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:09
Avg time

Red Death Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Kolapore Uplands
    The Blue Mountains, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #60552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103894 in E-Biking
    • #343034 in Trail Running
    • #115973 in Hiking
    • #7346 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #11348 in Nordic Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,546 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,164 in E-Biking
    • #9,504 in Trail Running
    • #4,029 in Hiking
    • #161 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #836 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Kolapore Wilderness Trail Association

A short but sweet downhill with no scarcity of rocky goodness. A must-do for intermediate to advanced level riders looking for a good time.

Disclaimer

Be aware of loose rocks and take it easy the first time.

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 84 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 607 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Red Death Trail Reports

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on Sep 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.22 (8 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Death located?
      Red Death is located in Kolapore Uplands, The Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kolapore Uplands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.40724, -80.43736.
      ▼ How hard is Red Death?
      Red Death is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Death?
      Red Death has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,392 ft to 1,538 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Death a point to point trail?
      Red Death is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Death?
      Red Death is 2,182 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Death?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Death. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Death? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Death are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Death?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Red Death. The trail is 2,182 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Death?
      Red Death is a very popular trail. There have been 2,218 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,206 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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