more stats
492 ft
Distance
-7 ft
Descent
00:01:52
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
1,189 ft
Altitude min
1,198 ft
Altitude max
1,196 ft
Altitude start
1,188 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
299 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:01:52
Avg time

Upper Echo Saddle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Echo Valley Trails
    Lake Of Bays Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #357640 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #427460 in Trail Running
    • #80926 in Hiking
    • #36423 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,568 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #10,937 in Trail Running
    • #2,485 in Hiking
    • #5,401 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Upper Echo Saddle Goes up and over the top of Echo and passes the entrance to Skyfall DH the trail can be ridden both directions and joins Flowtron or connects to B.O.B's bridge

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 20, 2023
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Upper Echo Saddle Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2025 @ 9:26pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 12, 2025
 reporter Echo Valley has not been maintained since the tornado in 2021.
Aug 6, 2022 @ 2:52am
Aug 6, 2022
 Trails clear and leaf blown. The majority of singletrack trails have been reopened.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Echo Saddle located?
      Upper Echo Saddle is located in Echo Valley Trails, Lake Of Bays Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Echo Valley Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.3509, -79.03921.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Echo Saddle?
      Upper Echo Saddle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Echo Saddle?
      The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,189 ft to 1,198 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Echo Saddle a point to point trail?
      Upper Echo Saddle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Echo Saddle?
      Upper Echo Saddle is 492 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Echo Saddle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Echo Saddle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Echo Saddle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Echo Saddle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Echo Saddle?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Echo Saddle is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 492 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Echo Saddle?
      Upper Echo Saddle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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