more stats
3,189 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:08:26
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
343 ft
Altitude min
364 ft
Altitude max
364 ft
Altitude start
344 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
397 ft
Distance climb
922 ft
Distance down
1,867 ft
Distance flat
00:08:26
Avg time

Staycation Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    South March Highlands
    Kanata, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 65 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4708 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19088 in E-Biking
    • #148019 in Trail Running
    • #127222 in Hiking
    • #1175 in Snowshoeing
    • #7563 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #1415 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #157 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #324 in E-Biking
    • #4,467 in Trail Running
    • #4,543 in Hiking
    • #241 in Snowshoeing
    • #174 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #351 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner

Staycation started as a pandemic lockdown project. This 1km long intermediate trail traverses some rock slabs and has two wooden drops, some rock rolls, a small jump, bridges, and rock gardens.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 315 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 1,325 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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on Nov 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to staycation trailhead (45.336570, -75.946760)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Staycation located?
      Staycation is located in South March Highlands, Kanata, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the South March Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.33657, -75.94676.
      ▼ How hard is Staycation?
      Staycation is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Staycation?
      Staycation has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 343 ft to 364 ft.
      ▼ Is Staycation a point to point trail?
      Staycation is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Staycation?
      Staycation is 3,189 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Staycation?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Staycation. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Staycation?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Staycation are:
      • May (151 activities)
      • September (150 activities)
      • June (144 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Staycation? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Staycation are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Staycation?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Staycation. The trail is 3,189 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Staycation?
      Staycation is a very popular trail. There have been 4,547 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,016 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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