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2,671 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:07:35
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
493 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
909 ft
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:07:35
Avg time

Spectrum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Etobicoke Creek
    Etobicoke, Ontario
  • AKA
    Etobicoke Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345267 in Trail Running
    • #327830 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,145 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #9,568 in Trail Running
    • #9,789 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Apr-Nov
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2015

A very difficult and narrow single track on a slope for the most part running along the creek hill. The easier direction track starts in the north, with a quick grassy field stretch, over the-bridge, turn left with a steep rocky uphill section with a few breaks. Once up it goes along the ridge passing hardwoods with a dropped log here there, where it drops steeply to the Matheson underpass rock garden, there are two options walk it or go hard core and grind it. The climb out is likely a carry. This is one of the advanced features along the way. The next section is firs, pines, roots, some rock paths, four bridges, flowing sections, couple steeps climbs The track is very narrow in many places and a lot of it is on a steep slope with a very dangerous drop down to the creek bed which can kill you. Do not take this trail after a rain fall, There's a lot of erosion and you'll just make things worse for yourself.

Access Info

Accessed right beside the small bridge to the south on the east side. Or from the north side of the bridge going under Eglington.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Please do not ride in the mud

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      extremumadventura extremumadventura
      There is a new feature over the fallen massive fir of a ladder climb and partial drop. Will look to post photos.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spectrum located?
      Spectrum is located in Etobicoke Creek, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Etobicoke Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.64893, -79.6162.
      ▼ How hard is Spectrum?
      Spectrum is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spectrum?
      Spectrum has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 493 ft.
      ▼ How long is Spectrum?
      Spectrum is 2,671 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spectrum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spectrum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Spectrum?
      Spectrum is best visited during: Apr-Nov.
      ▼ How do I access Spectrum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spectrum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spectrum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Spectrum. The trail is 2,671 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spectrum?
      Spectrum is a very popular trail. There have been 542 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 654 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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