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1,099 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
00:02:51
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
897 ft
Altitude min
973 ft
Altitude max
897 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
1,053 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

True North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Forest
    Kimberley, Ontario
  • AKA
    Kimberley Forest Side Trail (BTC)
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #130395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7814 in Trail Running
    • #27450 in Hiking
    • #158 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A portion of the Bruce Trail Club's Kimberley Forest Side Trail runs along this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About True North

        ▼ Where is True North located?
        True North is located in Kimberley Forest, Kimberley, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.36001, -80.54662.
        ▼ How hard is True North?
        True North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for True North?
        True North has 76 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 897 ft to 973 ft.
        ▼ Is True North a point to point trail?
        True North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is True North?
        True North is 1,099 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on True North?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on True North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride True North?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride True North are:
        • May (9 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access True North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to True North are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride True North?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride True North. The trail is 1,099 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is True North?
        True North is a very popular trail. There have been 347 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 447 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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