more stats
1,188 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
952 ft
Altitude max
950 ft
Altitude start
935 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
2.2%
Grade min
131 ft
Distance climb
469 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:02:37
Avg time

The Itch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Millbrook Valley Trails
    Millbrook, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36376 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107169 in Trail Running
    • #125046 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #920 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,841 in Trail Running
    • #4,452 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Wind through pine plantations on this short but fun connector trail. Formerly known for being a hotbed of poison ivy - it has since been treated and is noticeably less itchy these days.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 245 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,080 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Sep 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Directions to the-itch trailhead (44.121430, -78.452490)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Itch located?
      The Itch is located in Millbrook Valley Trails, Millbrook, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Millbrook Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.12143, -78.45249.
      ▼ How hard is The Itch?
      The Itch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Itch?
      The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 952 ft.
      ▼ Is The Itch a point to point trail?
      The Itch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Itch?
      The Itch is 1,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Itch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Itch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Itch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Itch are:
      • September (103 activities)
      • October (101 activities)
      • July (93 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Itch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Itch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Itch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Itch. The trail is 1,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Itch?
      The Itch is a very popular trail. There have been 3,300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,718 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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