more stats
1,558 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
00:02:17
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
1,207 ft
Altitude min
1,242 ft
Altitude max
1,207 ft
Altitude start
1,243 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
6.8%
Grade min
1,171 ft
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance flat
00:02:17
Avg time

Side Effects Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Columbia Forest/Vista Hills
    Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #247142 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225590 in E-Biking
    • #98527 in Trail Running
    • #306280 in Hiking
    • #15671 in Dirtbiking
    • #33335 in Horseback
    • #42742 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #11248 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,689 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,834 in E-Biking
    • #2,512 in Trail Running
    • #8,994 in Hiking
    • #391 in Dirtbiking
    • #436 in Horseback
    • #2,420 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #626 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

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Side Effects is a 475 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features berm. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Berms

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Side Effects Trail Reports

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May 21, 2026 @ 6:38pm (America/Toronto)
May 21, 2026
Sep 24, 2020 @ 5:25am
Sep 24, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Effects located?
      Side Effects is located in Columbia Forest/Vista Hills, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Columbia Forest/Vista Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.46879, -80.60101.
      ▼ How hard is Side Effects?
      Side Effects is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Effects?
      Side Effects has 33 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,207 ft to 1,242 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Effects a point to point trail?
      Side Effects is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Effects?
      Side Effects is 1,558 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Effects?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Side Effects. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Effects?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Effects are:
      • October (5 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Side Effects? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Effects are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Effects?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Side Effects. The trail is 1,558 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Effects?
      Side Effects is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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