more stats
1,293 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:41
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
1,013 ft
Altitude min
1,037 ft
Altitude max
1,015 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
499 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
696 ft
Distance flat
00:03:41
Avg time

Strangler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails)
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
    • 85 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78533 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91117 in Trail Running
    • #119113 in Hiking
    • #54 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Hydro One

A rocky, technical trail that bypasses the easy double track section of Frank's Trail under the hydro towers. With 2 short, rocky climbs and a number of rock features, this trail showcases the terrain in the Agreement Forest.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 996 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Strangler Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 29, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Toronto)
Jul 6, 2026
 Damp, Slick Rocks
Mar 1, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/Toronto)
Mar 1, 2026
Feb 15, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Toronto)
Feb 15, 2026
 If you lose focus while riding the narrow 8-12" packed track, the soft snow at the sides will grab you and pull you in.
Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Toronto)
Feb 12, 2026
 The packed track is as narrow as 8-10" in places. The snow to either side is deep and soft. If you lose focus and let your wheel wander, the soft...
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Strangler located?
      Strangler is located in Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails), Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.5032, -79.99807.
      ▼ How hard is Strangler?
      Strangler is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Strangler?
      Strangler has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,013 ft to 1,037 ft.
      ▼ Is Strangler a point to point trail?
      Strangler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Strangler?
      Strangler is 1,293 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Strangler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Strangler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Strangler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Strangler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Strangler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Strangler. The trail is 1,293 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Strangler?
      Strangler is a very popular trail. There have been 4,624 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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