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SaveKelso is a premier mountain biking destinations in Ontario and has trails for all levels of mountain bikers. Whether you are after a laidback ride with friends or an intense training session, Kelso is the perfect place for your two-wheeled adventure.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Conservation Reserve
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
57 trails
- Hike
58 trails
- Trail Running
58 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 18
- 24
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Jun 13, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 59
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 57
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 58
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,483 ft
- Total Vertical
- 364 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,151 ft
- Reports
- 3,865
- Photos
- 277
- Ridden Counter
- 71,272
Popular Kelso Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1,293 ft • 3 ft • 1,932 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 3 ft black diamond climb. It features berm, roller coaster and skinny. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 218 ft • 1,857 •
A much longer and more fun replacement for Xtreeme Bypass. Twisting and turning through the trees, speed makes this one a blast.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2,260 ft • 65 ft • 1,761 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 2.9 • 1,096 ft • 11 ft • 1,734 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2,728 ft • 48 ft • 1,720 •
This is a fun section with a few log drops, a nice jump off a short ramp. Watch for the on your left half way around. There is wooden ramp over a wet area that you can get air on while landing on a small rock garden. Best traveled from...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 65 ft • 1,697 •
A great feature trail inside the Kelso trail network, the X-treme trail is a feature packed black diamond gem that includes rock drops, skinnies, ladder bridges, berms, drops, and more. Technical skill is required to navigate through...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 3,566 ft • 17 ft • 1,668 •
One of the more advanced trail at Kelso, also one of the most fun. Following old fence lines it snakes through the trees and over rocks.
Kelso Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 396 ft • 9 • Loop •
Course #1 for the 2024 Kelso MTb Race Series - Novice and Intermediate
9 miles • 596 ft • 15 •
Course #5. Depending on conditions, the climb may change for Tuesday August 24th. Ask the race staff when...
5 miles • 440 ft • 13 •
Novice and Intermediate Course for Heat 4 - 2024
6 miles • 505 ft • 7 •
Course #3 for the 2024 Kelso MTB Race Series - Sport and Expert
Photos of Kelso Mountain Bike
Videos of Kelso Mountain Bike
trail: Broken Spokes
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1 |
Jun 19, 2026
trail: Broken Spokes
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1 |
Jun 19, 2026
trail: Broken Spokes
0:04 |
3 |
Jun 19, 2026
trail: Digger Downhill
0:11 |
1160 |
Feb 12, 2021
trail: Ugly Up
0:10 |
954 |
May 29, 2020
trail: Snakes and Ladders
0:23 |
1102 |
Jun 8, 2019
trail: Disco Inferno
3:26 |
549 |
Aug 15, 2018
trail: Lora's Run
0:53 |
440 |
Aug 5, 2018
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run | Jun 13, 2026 @ 12:55pm (America/Toronto) Jun 13, 2026 | Unknown | jack7272 | ||
| Rogue Trail | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Unknown | bmkcbrxx |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Trail | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:05pm (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | jack7272 | ||
| Roller Coaster | Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:02pm (America/Toronto) Jun 4, 2026 | Ideal | jack7272 | ||
| Darryl's Alley | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Rough Trade | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Ideal | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Field and Forest | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Ideal | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Old Dump Trail | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Ideal | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Coyote Run | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Ideal | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Hawthorn Run | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Appleby Alley | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | bmkcbrxx | ||
| Appleby Alley | Jun 3, 2026 @ 6:18pm (America/Toronto) Jun 3, 2026 | Dry | bmkcbrxx |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| campover | wishlist | route | activity #97109323 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:38am Jun 16, 2026 |
| jack7272 | add | report | activity #96890204 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:55am Jun 13, 2026 |
| kathyh1 | ridden | trail | activity #96821871 | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:34pm Jun 12, 2026 |
| rooteater | ridden | trail | activity #96606139 and 2 more | Jun 9, 2026 @ 8:00am Jun 9, 2026 |
| jack7272 | ridden | trail | activity #96300973 and 4 more | Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:07am Jun 5, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Edit: top section is open, lower closed. | Jul 25, 2025 @ 9:36am Jul 25, 2025 | ||
| trail | The trail flows better if you run it reverse. | Jun 2, 2025 @ 5:00am Jun 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Just a really grassy soft area, wouldn’t... | Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:24pm Aug 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | My first time really trying MTB, a lot of fun... | Aug 25, 2024 @ 1:22pm Aug 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | One of our favourite ways to start our ride at... | Jun 24, 2024 @ 6:43pm Jun 24, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area 8 Conservation Area | 1 | 0.6 km | |||
| Hilton Falls Conservation Area | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 km |
| Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) | 23 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 3.2 km |
| St Helena's | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 4.3 km |
| Mountsberg Conservation Area | 14 | 5.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 57 | 18 miles | 2,444 ft | 7 miles | 344 ft | #81 | #7 | 267 | 3,851 | 60 | 25,858 | |
| Hike | 58 | 17 miles | 2,402 ft | 7 miles | 364 ft | #4,925 | #89 | 2 | 3,835 | 2 | 539 | |
| Trail Running | 58 | 17 miles | 2,402 ft | 7 miles | 364 ft | #4,313 | #44 | 3 | 3,834 | 4 | 261 | |
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1,270 ft | 23 ft | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Kelso
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelso?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kelso are:
- Ugly Up (4.5/5)
- X-treem Trail (4.4/5)
- Snakes and Ladders (4.4/5)
- Broken Spokes (4.2/5)
- Rough Trade (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kelso?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Kelso are:
- July (815 activities)
- June (667 activities)
- August (666 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kelso?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Kelso. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Kelso?
The longest trail in Kelso is Turkey Shoot at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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