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2,874 ft
Distance
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
1,019 ft
Altitude min
1,050 ft
Altitude max
1,050 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
1,378 ft
Distance down
1,463 ft
Distance flat
00:04:44
Avg time
Hidden Gem Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaHalton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails)
Milton, Ontario -
AKANo Service
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 80 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailSkinny
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Land OwnerRegion of Halton
If the AF is a hidden gem in Ontario, then this trail is a gem inside of a gem. Rarely ridden trail is perhaps one of the most remote and quiet in the AF. A flowy ride from the upper lot on 6th line with numerous log-overs.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 119 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,435 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to hidden-gem-35280 trailhead
(43.536970, -79.987150)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hidden Gem
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Where is Hidden Gem located?
Hidden Gem is located in Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails), Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.53697, -79.98715.
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How hard is Hidden Gem?
Hidden Gem is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Hidden Gem?
The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,019 ft to 1,050 ft.
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Is Hidden Gem a point to point trail?
Hidden Gem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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