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2,067 ft
Distance
-74 ft
Descent
00:06:47
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
1,108 ft
Altitude min
1,184 ft
Altitude max
1,184 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
1,804 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:06:47
Avg time

The Rip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Echo Valley Trails
    Lake Of Bays Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #54822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #405336 in Trail Running
    • #303333 in Hiking
    • #30266 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,391 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #10,428 in Trail Running
    • #8,862 in Hiking
    • #4,560 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The runs from the Tornado Lookout and descends thru the roughened Tornado zone


- gumballsti

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The Rip Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2025 @ 9:26pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 12, 2025
reporter Echo Valley has not been maintained since the tornado in 2021.
Nov 2, 2022 @ 1:12am
Nov 2, 2022
Leaf blown, some minor wet spots
Aug 7, 2022 @ 9:01am
Aug 7, 2022
Trail clear top to bottom with some soft spots
Aug 7, 2022 @ 8:53am
Aug 7, 2022
NEW downhill flow trail thru tornado zone has some soft sections that are noticeably improving with each ride
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on Oct 12, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to the-rip trailhead (45.347060, -79.039340)

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      Echo Valley Bike (The Rip)
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      4:12 | 431 | Nov 9, 2022 , Lake Of Bays Township
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      1 Review & Comments

      gumballsti
      NEW downhill flow trail thru tornado zone has some soft spots that are noticeably improving with each ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Rip located?
      The Rip is located in Echo Valley Trails, Lake Of Bays Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Echo Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.34706, -79.03934.
      ▼ How hard is The Rip?
      The Rip is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Rip?
      The trail has 74 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,108 ft to 1,184 ft.
      ▼ Is The Rip a point to point trail?
      The Rip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Rip?
      The Rip is 2,067 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Rip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Rip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Rip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Rip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Rip?
      The estimated time to ride The Rip is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 2,067 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is The Rip?
      The Rip is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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