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3.5 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:20:50
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
249 ft
Altitude min
303 ft
Altitude max
251 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,164 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:20:50
Avg time
Lower Don Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaDon Valley
Toronto, Ontario -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeAM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 3
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCity of Toronto / Toronto Region Conservation Authority
From May 2, 2023 to summer 2024, the Lower Don Trail will be closed from Pottery Road to Bala Underpass at to Corktown Common, including the Riverdale pedestrian bridge and Queen Street bridge stairs, for Phase 2 construction. Signs with a detour map are posted at all trail access points. The Bayview multi-use trail, west of the Metrolinx Railway, is available as an alternative route.
The pedestrian bridge connecting Riverdale Park West and Riverdale Park East is open to the public but will not provide access to the Lower Don Trail during construction.
The Lower Don Trail is a multi-use trail corridor from the Toronto Lakeshore trails up to the heart of the Don Valley parks network. The trail is well paved, marked, and makes up part of the "Pan Am Path". It is used by thousands of Toronto locals and visitors the year round.
Access Info
Access Points:
Pottery Rd
Don Mills Rd (Do Not Recommend)
Beechwood Dr
Bayview Via Sun Valley
Redway Rd via 3 Rocks to Sun Valley
Riverdale Park Bridge (stairs)
Queen St (stairs)
Corktown Commons Park
Lakeshore Blvd
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to lower-don-trail trailhead
(43.647920, -79.354750)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Don Trail
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Where is Lower Don Trail located?
Lower Don Trail is located in Don Valley, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Don Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.64792, -79.35475.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Don Trail?
Lower Don Trail has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 249 ft to 303 ft.
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Is Lower Don Trail a point to point trail?
Lower Don Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
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How long is Lower Don Trail?
Lower Don Trail is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
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