more stats
1,070 ft
Distance
112 ft
Climb
00:02:39
Avg time
112 ft
Altitude change
455 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
2.8%
Grade max
21.7%
Grade min
1,070 ft
Distance climb
00:02:39
Avg time

Summer School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gates Gully
    Scarborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102884 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100982 in Trail Running
    • #102999 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,484 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,600 in Trail Running
    • #3,500 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge

This is your climb back to the top, using part of Doris McCarthy and Sylvan park.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Summer School Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 9:28pm (America/Toronto)
May 2, 2026
 Overgrown vegetation. Lots of thorny vines, overhang.
Oct 27, 2022 @ 3:57am
Oct 27, 2022
 lots of leaves
Jul 19, 2020 @ 3:31am
Jul 19, 2020
 Perfect for riding.
May 19, 2019 @ 9:27am
May 19, 2019
 Looked good, sign said washout present but after a recon and then a ride down, no washout found. Did notice several other trails off this trail...
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on May 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Is it best to ride starting at the street? Or at the Access trail?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Summer School located?
      Summer School is located in Gates Gully, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Gates Gully trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.72953, -79.21521.
      ▼ How hard is Summer School?
      Summer School is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Summer School?
      Summer School has 112 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 455 ft to 568 ft.
      ▼ Is Summer School a point to point trail?
      Summer School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Summer School?
      Summer School is 1,070 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Summer School?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Summer School. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Summer School? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Summer School are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Summer School?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Summer School. The trail is 1,070 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Summer School?
      Summer School is a very popular trail. There have been 201 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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