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4,281 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:04:53
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
933 ft
Altitude min
968 ft
Altitude max
951 ft
Altitude start
965 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
11.8%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
1,181 ft
Distance down
2,133 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
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Section 7 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Palgrave Conservation Area
    Caledon, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #73513 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54365 in Trail Running
    • #65111 in Hiking
    • #3163 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Toronto Region Conservation Authority

This section offers mostly fast, flowing doubletrack, perfect for picking increasing your average speed. Be prepared for a tough, sustained climb around the halfway point. The grand finale is a thrilling downhill, albeit a bit rutted, that delivers you directly to the entrance of the Last Resort.

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 26 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 4, 2026
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        Directions to section-7 trailhead (43.956180, -79.861710)

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        Palgrave Snow Biking
        0:48 | 44 | Jan 10, 2021 , Caledon

        Routes with this trail

        11 miles 800 ft 14
        Palgrave Good workout for your legs and lungs
        9 miles 487 ft 19
        Wanted to create a circuit with more descents. :)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Section 7

        Where is Section 7 located?
        Section 7 is located in Palgrave Conservation Area, Caledon, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Palgrave Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95618, -79.86171.
        How hard is Section 7?
        Section 7 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Section 7?
        Section 7 has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 933 ft to 968 ft.
        Is Section 7 a point to point trail?
        Section 7 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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