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1,952 ft
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:03:15
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
00:03:15
Avg time
Starting Gate Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKelso
Milton, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonMid April - November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2012
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Land OwnerConservation 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
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 105 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 808 rides
- Last: Aug 26, 2026
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5 miles • 415 ft • 10 • Loop •
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