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3,048 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:06:42
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
297 ft
Altitude min
335 ft
Altitude max
310 ft
Altitude start
299 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
1,693 ft
Distance down
610 ft
Distance flat
00:06:42
Avg time

Training Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Don Valley
    Toronto, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31714 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16221 in E-Biking
    • #1840 in Trail Running
    • #1872 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Apr-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    City of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority

A single track going up the ravine and around the creek. Snaking up and down the walls, includes several small water crossings.

Access Info

From Taylor Creek parking lot.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 14 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 77 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,311 rides
  • Last: Jun 4, 2026
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May 14, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Toronto)
May 14, 2026
Drainage improvements to creek crossings by DV Rodents. Sections are turning into wide highways, braiding, and could use some logs etc to narrow...
May 14, 2026 @ 8:31am (America/Toronto)
May 14, 2026
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:50am (America/Toronto)
Apr 11, 2026
This part could use a few flagstones and cut a drainage outlet.
Mar 1, 2026 @ 4:29pm (America/Toronto)
Mar 1, 2026
Perfect riding conditions. 2.6" tires.
Feb 16, 2026 @ 9:10am (America/Toronto)
Feb 16, 2026
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on May 14, 2026
Avg: 3.91 (18 votes)
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        Directions to training-loop trailhead (43.699390, -79.334670)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Training Loop

        Where is Training Loop located?
        Training Loop is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.69939, -79.33467.
        How hard is Training Loop?
        Training Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Training Loop?
        Training Loop has 12 m of elevation gain. The trail has 15 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 m to 102 m.
        Is Training Loop a point to point trail?
        Training Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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