more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
221 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:08:31
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
662 ft
Altitude min
811 ft
Altitude max
662 ft
Altitude start
811 ft
Altitude end
2.782%
Grade
-16.625%
Grade max
35.499%
Grade min
2,810 ft
Distance climb
1,621 ft
Distance down
924 ft
Distance flat
00:08:31
Avg time

Uptown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harold Town Conservation Area
    Peterborough, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35358 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #141760 in Trail Running
    • #87405 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #891 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,191 in Trail Running
    • #2,746 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Primarily a switchback climb, but it makes for a great descent as well. Great flow with lots of ups and downs and well-designed corners.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 81 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 368 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (12 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      dagostdm dagostdm
      One of the best uphill trails I've encountered. So-so as a down since most corners are designed for climbing.

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      Harold Town Conservation Area

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Uptown located?
      Uptown is located in Harold Town Conservation Area, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Harold Town Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.31962, -78.26365.
      ▼ How hard is Uptown?
      Uptown is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.782%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uptown?
      Uptown has 221 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 662 ft to 811 ft.
      ▼ Is Uptown a point to point trail?
      Uptown is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Uptown?
      Uptown is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uptown?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Uptown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uptown?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uptown are:
      • June (41 activities)
      • July (35 activities)
      • September (29 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Uptown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uptown are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Uptown?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Uptown. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Uptown?
      Uptown is a very popular trail. There have been 2,269 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,386 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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