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1,322 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
1,019 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude max
1,025 ft
Altitude start
1,020 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-4.5%
Grade max
4.2%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance climb
518 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:03:13
Avg time

Penguin Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Halton Region Agreement Forest (HAFTA Trails)
    Milton, Ontario
  • AKA
    Frank's
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 90 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #101227 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118183 in Trail Running
    • #115083 in Hiking
    • #895 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Region of Halton

"Penguin after the way a rider looked while "riding" one of the rock features." - Frank

source: HAFTA.ca
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  • 138 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Feb 15, 2026 @ 10:05am (America/Toronto)
Feb 15, 2026
 If you lose focus while riding the narrow 8-12" packed track, the soft snow at the sides will grab you and pull you in.
Feb 12, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Toronto)
Feb 12, 2026
 The packed track is as narrow as 8-10" in places. The snow to either side is deep and soft. If you lose focus and let your wheel wander, the soft...
Jan 11, 2026 @ 3:04pm (America/Toronto)
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Jan 4, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Toronto)
Jan 4, 2026
Jan 3, 2026 @ 11:56am (America/Toronto)
Jan 3, 2026
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Snow Packed
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Directions to penguin-trail trailhead (43.505170, -79.999760)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Penguin Trail

        ▼ Where is Penguin Trail located?
        Penguin Trail 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 43.50517, -79.99976.
        ▼ How hard is Penguin Trail?
        Penguin Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Penguin Trail?
        Penguin Trail has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,019 ft to 1,033 ft.
        ▼ Is Penguin Trail a point to point trail?
        Penguin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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