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1,076 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
528 ft
Altitude min
559 ft
Altitude max
528 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-7.8%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Upper Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clappison Woods
    Flamborough Township, Ontario
  • AKA
    Child's Play V2
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101813 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117676 in Trail Running
    • #112004 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Definitely an easier climb than Spectator, since you already start a distance above the valley floor. Recommended to ride as an uphill on the way out to Snake road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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        Directions to upper-canyon trailhead (43.318310, -79.887470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Canyon

        ▼ Where is Upper Canyon located?
        Upper Canyon is located in Clappison Woods, Flamborough Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Clappison Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.31831, -79.88747.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Canyon?
        Upper Canyon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Canyon?
        Upper Canyon has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 528 ft to 559 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Canyon?
        Upper Canyon is 1,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Canyon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Canyon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Canyon are:
        • August (7 activities)
        • October (6 activities)
        • September (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Canyon?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Upper Canyon. The trail is 1,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Canyon?
        Upper Canyon is a moderately popular trail. There have been 328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 348 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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