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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
    Blue Rate
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,387 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:58pm (America/Toronto)
2 days
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Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Toronto)
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 It's in rough shape with several trees blocking the way, particularly towards the end of the trail.
Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:02pm (America/Toronto)
Aug 26, 2026
Aug 22, 2026 @ 10:00am (America/Toronto)
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Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:55pm (America/Toronto)
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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 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 297 ft to 335 ft.
        ▼ 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.
        ▼ How long is Training Loop?
        Training Loop is 3,048 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Training Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Training Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Training Loop?
        Training Loop is best visited during: Apr-Oct.
        ▼ How do I access Training Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Training Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Training Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Training Loop. The trail is 3,048 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Training Loop?
        Training Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,824 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,997 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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