more stats
1,299 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
469 ft
Altitude min
481 ft
Altitude max
471 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
538 ft
Distance climb
164 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:05:45
Avg time

Symposium Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harmony Valley Conservation Area
    Oshawa, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128187 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112879 in Trail Running
    • #95479 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,010 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #3,044 in Trail Running
    • #3,161 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    March-December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

A moderately technical cross country trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Symposium Trail Reports

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Apr 22, 2025 @ 1:14pm
Apr 22, 2025
 Couple minor muddy spots.
Nov 18, 2024 @ 8:17am
Nov 18, 2024
Oct 14, 2024 @ 12:59pm
Oct 14, 2024
Aug 19, 2024 @ 2:20pm
Aug 19, 2024
 the mud pit area is practically a pond atm
Jul 18, 2024 @ 12:59pm
Jul 18, 2024
 Huge mud pit in the usual spot. needs a couple days to dry out
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on Apr 22, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Symposium located?
      Symposium is located in Harmony Valley Conservation Area, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Harmony Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.92804, -78.82841.
      ▼ How hard is Symposium?
      Symposium is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Symposium?
      Symposium has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 469 ft to 481 ft.
      ▼ Is Symposium a point to point trail?
      Symposium is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Symposium?
      Symposium is 1,299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Symposium?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Symposium. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Symposium?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Symposium are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Symposium? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Symposium are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Symposium?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Symposium. The trail is 1,299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Symposium?
      Symposium is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 251 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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