more stats
1,165 ft
Distance
-115 ft
Descent
00:04:34
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
1,012 ft
Altitude min
1,129 ft
Altitude max
1,128 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:04:34
Avg time

Van's Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    SCMBC - Heights of Horseshoe
    Oro-Medonte, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #182274 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14121 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,922 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #243 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    The Heights of Horseshoe

A fun trail - named in memory of our friend Van Russell.

The Heights trails are for Heights and SCMBC members only.
Tags must be visible at all times.

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Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Jul 24, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Toronto)
Jul 24, 2026
 Fresh so soft in sections , fun blue/green trail.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Van's Trail located?
      Van's Trail is located in SCMBC - Heights of Horseshoe, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the SCMBC - Heights of Horseshoe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.54986, -79.68529.
      ▼ How hard is Van's Trail?
      Van's Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Van's Trail?
      The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,012 ft to 1,129 ft.
      ▼ Is Van's Trail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Van's Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Van's Trail?
      Van's Trail is 1,165 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Van's Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Van's Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Van's Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Van's Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Van's Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Van's Trail. The trail is 1,165 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Van's Trail?
      Van's Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 460 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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