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4,239 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:13:17
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
361 ft
Altitude min
396 ft
Altitude max
392 ft
Altitude start
394 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
1,457 ft
Distance climb
1,302 ft
Distance down
1,480 ft
Distance flat
00:13:17
Avg time

Ridgetop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 60 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #47907 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75021 in Trail Running
    • #97272 in Hiking
    • #1488 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge

The challenges of Outback continued, but with fewer bends, even longer stretches of bedrock ridge travel, and some bigger sloping drops. Brilliant, but be careful. Best done bone dry.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 103 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,170 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Ridgetop Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Toronto)
Jun 4, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 18, 2026
 Majority of trails dry enough to ride. Enjoy
Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Toronto)
Apr 14, 2026
 Please give the trails time to dry
Apr 6, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Toronto)
Apr 6, 2026
 Spring thaw. Please let the trails dry first.
Apr 24, 2025 @ 12:58am
Apr 24, 2025
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on Jun 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.4 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to ridgetop trailhead (45.331270, -75.967620)
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        Apr 27, 2025 @ 6:10am
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        May 4, 2020 @ 4:46pm
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        May 25, 2021

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        15:12 | 53 | Jan 4, 2026 , Kanata
        Ridgetop Middle Section
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        3:15 | 979 | Sep 18, 2019 , Kanata
        Ridgetop Roll
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        0:26 | 1212 | Sep 21, 2012 , Kanata

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        151
        Short Outback
        6 miles • 211 ft • 7 •
        This is a short version of the classic outback where we skip PWT
        158
        Double Take
        9 miles • 309 ft • 28 •
        Put your energy on the line and do a double take of outback.
        262
        Sam's Choice
        8 miles • 219 ft • 23 • Out & Back •
        A loop using almost every trail in the system
        4.6 ★★★★★
        14 Ratings
        5 ★ 57%
        4 ★ 43%
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        1 ★

        1 Review & Comments

        eggnogged
        This is an interesting trail. Lots of rocks, slabs. Very technical, almost zero flow. You really have to pick your lines. Tried doing it with clueless pedals and had to walk a bunch of sections because they felt too high consequence while clipped in. That said, I’m a wimp.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Ridgetop located?
        Ridgetop 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 45.33127, -75.96762.
        ▼ How hard is Ridgetop?
        Ridgetop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgetop?
        Ridgetop has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 361 ft to 396 ft.
        ▼ Is Ridgetop a point to point trail?
        Ridgetop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ridgetop?
        Ridgetop is 4,239 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgetop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgetop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Ridgetop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridgetop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgetop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Ridgetop. The trail is 4,239 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ridgetop?
        Ridgetop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,903 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,958 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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