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807 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:04
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,177 ft
Altitude min
1,181 ft
Altitude max
1,181 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:01:04
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Tortoise & Hare Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardwood Ski and Bike
    Oro-Medonte, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6310 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114449 in Trail Running
    • #93426 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Land Owner
    Hardwood Ski and Bike

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Tortoise & Hare is a 246 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Oro-Medonte Ontario. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 100 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 551 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Aug 3, 2025 @ 11:22am
Aug 3, 2025
Very dry .. sandy in spots. Watch out for fallen branches and sticks and large rocks on the trail
May 26, 2025 @ 12:45pm
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Very Dry
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        Directions to tortoise--hare trailhead (44.519800, -79.605540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tortoise & Hare

        Where is Tortoise & Hare located?
        Tortoise & Hare is located in Hardwood Ski and Bike, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Hardwood Ski and Bike trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.5198, -79.60554.
        How hard is Tortoise & Hare?
        Tortoise & Hare is rated as Blue difficulty.
        What is the elevation gain for Tortoise & Hare?
        Tortoise & Hare has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,177 ft to 1,181 ft.
        Is Tortoise & Hare a point to point trail?
        Yes, Tortoise & Hare is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Tortoise & Hare?
        Tortoise & Hare is 807 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Tortoise & Hare?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tortoise & Hare. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Tortoise & Hare?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tortoise & Hare are:
        • July (80 activities)
        • October (42 activities)
        • August (38 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Tortoise & Hare? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tortoise & Hare are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Tortoise & Hare?
        The estimated time to ride Tortoise & Hare is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Tortoise & Hare?
        Tortoise & Hare is a very popular trail. There have been 1,772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,095 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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