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14.3 miles
Distance
570 ft
Climb
-614 ft
Descent
555 ft
High Point
-44 ft
Altitude change
255 ft
Altitude min
299 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
Great forested route through Toronto. Basic route can be easily modified to make it easier (eliminate Stables DH, etc.), shorter, longer, harder, etc. Especially nice in autumn, when the leaves are changing, but can be enjoyed all year round.
Detailed Description
Forestmax Circuit is a 14 mile popular easy route located near Toronto Ontario. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 53 trails. This route climbs 570 ft with a max elevation of 555 ft then descends -614 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 1 trail (newest: May 16, 2026)
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3 trails (newest: Jun 7, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Apr 21, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time2 hr 58 min
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Altitude min255 ft
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Altitude start299 ft
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Altitude end256 ft
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Climb570 ft
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Descent-614 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-22.9%
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Grade min25.7%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Trails in Route
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeDH, AM, XC, DJ
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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