more stats
1,099 ft
Distance
76 ft
Climb
00:01:56
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
00:01:56
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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #227194 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118448 in E-Biking
    • #51319 in Trail Running
    • #72739 in Hiking
    • #716 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,114 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #1,409 in E-Biking
    • #959 in Trail Running
    • #2,214 in Hiking
    • #127 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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 40 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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True North Trail Reports

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      Routes with this trail

      48
      No Winter Maintenance Bikepacking Route
      170 miles • 7,957 ft • 28 • Loop •
      A collection of gravel roads, unmaintained back roads and singletrack for a challenging bikepacking loop....
      Bruce Trail Club - Kimberley Forest Side Trail
      1 mile • 49 ft • 4 •
      The Bruce Trail Club's Kimberley Forest Side Trail. This is the primary Bruce Trail during the winter...
      3
      Kimberley Forest Earn Your Turns
      4 miles • 707 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Starting from the base of Beaver Valley Ski Club, this route covers two top-to-bottom laps of Kimberley...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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