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2,274 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
428 ft
Altitude min
460 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
459 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
958 ft
Distance climb
587 ft
Distance down
732 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

Zaichuk Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Riverwood
    Mississauga, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30451 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98905 in Trail Running
    • #104628 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #773 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #2,529 in Trail Running
    • #3,566 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    City of Mississauga

Loop around the old Zaichuk property thats now owned by the City of Mississauga as part of the Riverwood Conservation Area. One of the best loops in the around, great for sessioning.

Access Info

Access from Zaichuk Gravel Climb or Benchcut DH

Tags
DropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 124 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 848 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Zaichuk Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2026 @ 1:40am (America/Toronto)
Aug 8, 2026
Apr 8, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Toronto)
Apr 8, 2026
cleaned and tuned features, trail is mostly dry and ready to ride
Nov 13, 2024 @ 11:37am
Nov 13, 2024
 tree down just after Jeffrey's Connector
Jan 7, 2024 @ 12:07pm
Jan 7, 2024
 Very snow packed and icy - not suggested to hike up here considering the effort it takes to get down currently (steep).
Jun 8, 2023 @ 7:46pm
Jun 8, 2023
 Clear path.
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Lists

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zaichuk Loop located?
      Zaichuk Loop is located in Riverwood, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Riverwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.56551, -79.67844.
      ▼ How hard is Zaichuk Loop?
      Zaichuk Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zaichuk Loop?
      Zaichuk Loop has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 428 ft to 460 ft.
      ▼ Is Zaichuk Loop a point to point trail?
      Zaichuk Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Zaichuk Loop?
      Zaichuk Loop is 2,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zaichuk Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zaichuk Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zaichuk Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zaichuk Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zaichuk Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Zaichuk Loop. The trail is 2,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zaichuk Loop?
      Zaichuk Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,060 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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