more stats
1,102 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:04:01
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
980 ft
Altitude min
1,019 ft
Altitude max
1,000 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
646 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:04:01
Avg time

Root Shoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Copeland Forest
    Oro-Medonte, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #153942 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74322 in Trail Running
    • #6090 in Hiking
    • #4842 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    MNRF

Depending on which direction this trail is ridden, there can be various routes options. Some are harder than others. Lots of roots, tight single track and steep sections.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 870 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Root Shoot Trail Reports

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Aug 1, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 1, 2026
 tree down, bottom of steep chute after first climb
May 5, 2026 @ 4:03am (America/Toronto)
May 5, 2026
Apr 29, 2025 @ 5:24am
Apr 29, 2025
 reporter
Apr 4, 2025 @ 5:16am
Apr 4, 2025
 reporter All trails have significant damage w/ multiple trees down, debris etc.
Aug 12, 2024 @ 5:34am
Aug 12, 2024
 reporter There is a large tree down across a long portion of the rooty section of trail.
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on Aug 1, 2026
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Copeland 23 km
      14 miles • 1,475 ft • 28 • Loop •
      23 km Copeland forest loop
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Shoot located?
      Root Shoot is located in Copeland Forest, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Copeland Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56935, -79.66151.
      ▼ How hard is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 980 ft to 1,019 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Shoot a point to point trail?
      Root Shoot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is 1,102 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Shoot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Shoot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Root Shoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Shoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Shoot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Root Shoot. The trail is 1,102 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Shoot?
      Root Shoot is a very popular trail. There have been 2,557 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,702 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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