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1.6 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:15:22
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
932 ft
Altitude min
984 ft
Altitude max
956 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10.4%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
2,743 ft
Distance climb
3,333 ft
Distance down
1,650 ft
Distance flat
00:15:22
Avg time

Section 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91552 in Trail Running
    • #123798 in Hiking
    • #909 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #796 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,269 in Trail Running
    • #4,380 in Hiking
    • #172 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

This trail has some great steep climbing and flow on the downhill. Recommended to start on west side (Pally Section 2) entrance. All features like the drops or jumps have easy ride bypass. The trail itself is sandy mixed with clay, usually dries fast and is well maintained.

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DropsJumpsSandy

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 402 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 2,850 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      Directions to section-3-17138 trailhead (43.949560, -79.851080)

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      bronx319
      This is is the most fun trail in here. Awesome berms to hold your speed. There is a fast section that leads into 4 jumps all in a row which is so much fun.

      Best flow and fun factor in palgrave.
      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      Quite a few rock features have 'changed or moved a bit, check the jumps out first.
      sdrvper sdrvper
      Probably the best section, lots of flow and some small drops and jumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 3 located?
      Section 3 is located in Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area, Caledon, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.94956, -79.85108.
      ▼ How hard is Section 3?
      Section 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 3?
      Section 3 has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 932 ft to 984 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 3 a point to point trail?
      Section 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 3?
      Section 3 is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Section 3. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 3?
      Section 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 9,835 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,807 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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