more stats
1,952 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:02:56
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
875 ft
Altitude max
832 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-13.4%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
787 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:02:56
Avg time

Starting Gate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81501 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91057 in Trail Running
    • #155338 in Hiking
    • #3453 in Adaptive Biking
    • #621 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,018 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,246 in Trail Running
    • #5,621 in Hiking
    • #145 in Adaptive Biking
    • #29 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Mid April - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    Conservation Halton

The official start segment for the majority of Kelso's race events.

Access Info

Starting Gate is typically lined with stakes and race tape; it is a well worn and maintained path that is easily found heading uphill from the West Lodge building

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 150 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 853 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on May 16, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      22
      2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 1 Course - Novice/Intermediate
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 396 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Course #1 for the 2024 Kelso MTb Race Series - Novice and Intermediate
      59
      2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 3 - Sport/Expert
      6 miles • 505 ft • 7 •
      Course #3 for the 2024 Kelso MTB Race Series - Sport and Expert
      46
      2024 Kelso MTB Race Heat 4 - Novice/Intermediate
      5 miles • 440 ft • 13 •
      Novice and Intermediate Course for Heat 4 - 2024
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Starting Gate located?
      Starting Gate is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50302, -79.94636.
      ▼ How hard is Starting Gate?
      Starting Gate is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Starting Gate?
      Starting Gate has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 875 ft.
      ▼ Is Starting Gate a point to point trail?
      Starting Gate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Starting Gate?
      Starting Gate is 1,952 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Starting Gate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Starting Gate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Starting Gate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Starting Gate are:
      • June (99 activities)
      • May (91 activities)
      • July (78 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Starting Gate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Starting Gate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Starting Gate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Starting Gate. The trail is 1,952 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Starting Gate?
      Starting Gate is a very popular trail. There have been 5,528 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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