more stats
3,566 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,030 ft
Altitude min
1,082 ft
Altitude max
1,082 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
1,906 ft
Distance down
1,263 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Rough Trade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27718 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86928 in Trail Running
    • #127032 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #710 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,069 in Trail Running
    • #4,531 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny

One of the more advanced trail at Kelso, also one of the most fun. Following old fence lines it snakes through the trees and over rocks.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 514 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,182 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Aug 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to rough-trade trailhead (43.503470, -79.932330)
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      Photos

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      Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
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      Jan 19, 2011 @ 11:34am
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      531 |
      Nov 28, 2016 @ 4:39pm
      Nov 28, 2016
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      275 |
      Jan 20, 2021 @ 4:20am
      Jan 20, 2021
      Skinnies 2

      Videos

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      0:06 | 15 | Oct 4, 2026 , Milton
      Kelso MTB Rider - Rough Trade to Farmer...
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      1804 | Sep 19, 2017 , Milton
      Riding the log on Rough Trade
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      0:09 | 543 | Oct 17, 2010 , Milton

      Routes with this trail

      123
      Kelso big loop
      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 864 ft • 30 •
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      39
      2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 1 Course - Sport and Expert
      5 miles • 415 ft • 10 • Loop •
      The first course for the 2024 Kelso MTB Race Series - Sport and Expert
      29
      2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 4 - Sport/Expert
      5 miles • 395 ft • 11 •
      Sport and Expert Heat 4 Course - 2024
      4.3 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
      5 ★ 48%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 4%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      sdrvper sdrvper
      One of the more fun trails at Kelso. Feels like 90% is downhill.
      ScottTaylor
      Tight this trail is tight but fun to maneuver around. Nothing too hard, a couple of big rock rolls.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rough Trade located?
      Rough Trade is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50347, -79.93233.
      ▼ How hard is Rough Trade?
      Rough Trade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough Trade?
      Rough Trade has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,030 ft to 1,082 ft.
      ▼ Is Rough Trade a point to point trail?
      Rough Trade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rough Trade?
      Rough Trade is 3,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough Trade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Trade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rough Trade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Trade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough Trade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Rough Trade. The trail is 3,566 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rough Trade?
      Rough Trade is a very popular trail. There have been 14,352 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 16,218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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