more stats
440 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,018 ft
Altitude min
1,039 ft
Altitude max
1,039 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:03
Avg time

Ugly Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kelso
    Milton, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155407 in Trail Running
    • #149330 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #964 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,766 in Trail Running
    • #5,373 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Kelso's most technical area. Rocks, ledges roots, multiple lines.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 24.3 km average
6 Months
  • 185 rides
  • 17.9 km avg distance
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  • 1,449 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Aug 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
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      Directions to ugly-up trailhead (43.499880, -79.939820)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ugly Up located?
      Ugly Up is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.49988, -79.93982.
      ▼ How hard is Ugly Up?
      Ugly Up is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ugly Up?
      The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,018 ft to 1,039 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ugly Up?
      Ugly Up is 440 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ugly Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ugly Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ugly Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ugly Up are:
      • May (128 activities)
      • August (98 activities)
      • June (91 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ugly Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ugly Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ugly Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ugly Up. The trail is 440 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ugly Up?
      Ugly Up is a very popular trail. There have been 6,876 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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