more stats
3,130 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:06:01
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,129 ft
Altitude min
1,152 ft
Altitude max
1,140 ft
Altitude start
1,138 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
692 ft
Distance climb
1,093 ft
Distance down
1,345 ft
Distance flat
00:06:01
Avg time

The Missing Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Durham Forest Main Tract
    Uxbridge, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29916 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86917 in Trail Running
    • #84744 in Hiking
    • #863 in Snowshoeing
    • #32 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #40 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #756 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,068 in Trail Running
    • #2,631 in Hiking
    • #162 in Snowshoeing
    • #7 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

COVID 19 (Dec 2021) update - via LSCA - DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE removed..

Flow through pines NW to SW. Berms. Rollers. Some excellent banked sections. Inset rocks and power climbs.

Disclaimer

Open Oct 22

Tags
BermsRollers

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 56 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,738 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 11,824 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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The Missing Link Trail Reports

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on Nov 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-missing-link-71179 trailhead (44.049880, -79.078820)

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      May 18, 2019 @ 6:51am
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      Sep 23, 2010 @ 3:14pm
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      sankam sankam
      This trail is blue. Not black. Please change this rating. It will discourage novice mtb riders like myself exploring this single track.
      scottty scottty
      whoever says his is black needs their head examining.. not even a blue

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Missing Link located?
      The Missing Link is located in Durham Forest Main Tract, Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Durham Forest Main Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.04988, -79.07882.
      ▼ How hard is The Missing Link?
      The Missing Link is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Missing Link?
      The Missing Link has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,129 ft to 1,152 ft.
      ▼ Is The Missing Link a point to point trail?
      The Missing Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Missing Link?
      The Missing Link is 3,130 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Missing Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Missing Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Missing Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Missing Link are:
      • September (737 activities)
      • June (700 activities)
      • July (680 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Missing Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Missing Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Missing Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Missing Link. The trail is 3,130 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Missing Link?
      The Missing Link is a very popular trail. There have been 36,834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36,805 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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