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3,724 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:03:53
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
293 ft
Altitude min
362 ft
Altitude max
355 ft
Altitude start
358 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
1,558 ft
Distance climb
1,424 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:03:53
Avg time

Sun Valley Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crothers Woods
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2004
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto

Historically, Sun Valley was used as a landfill for many years until its closure in 1965. Beneath the ground, waste is compacted 20 to 25 meters deep throughout the site’s 8.4 hectares. After the landfill was closed, the area was covered over with topsoil and allowed to revert to a naturalized state.
Although the current early stages of Sun Valley’s naturalization resemble a meadow habitat, the ultimate goal is to restore parts of the area to a forest ecosystem. With the help of community volunteers, extensive plantings of native trees and shrubs will assist the natural regeneration of the site. Since 2004, approximately 5000 trees have been planted in Sun Valley. The re-vegetation of Sun Valley will connect it with the adjacent forest of Crothers Woods, which is designated as an Environmentally Significant Area.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Sun Valley Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:07pm (America/Toronto)
Sep 4, 2026
The gravel loop has sustained much more damage.
Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:01pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 13, 2026
The gravel loop is having some drainage issues. This will probably tear up the trail eventually if it's not addressed.
Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:30am (America/Toronto)
Apr 30, 2026
Jan 29, 2026 @ 10:42pm (America/Toronto)
Jan 29, 2026
Seems very well packed
Jan 22, 2026 @ 9:45pm (America/Toronto)
Jan 22, 2026
The section I hiked looked packed.
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on Sep 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sun Valley Loop located?
      Sun Valley Loop is located in Crothers Woods, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Crothers Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69436, -79.36366.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sun Valley Loop?
      Sun Valley Loop has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 293 ft to 362 ft.
      ▼ Is Sun Valley Loop a point to point trail?
      Sun Valley Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Sun Valley Loop?
      Sun Valley Loop is 3,724 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sun Valley Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sun Valley Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sun Valley Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sun Valley Loop are:
      • June (11 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sun Valley Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sun Valley Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sun Valley Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sun Valley Loop. The trail is 3,724 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sun Valley Loop?
      Sun Valley Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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