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3,566 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:05:40
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,030 ft
Altitude min
1,082 ft
Altitude max
1,082 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-9.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
1,906 ft
Distance down
1,263 ft
Distance flat
00:05:40
Avg time
Rough Trade Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKelso
Milton, Ontario -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 26 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 163 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to rough-trade trailhead
(43.503470, -79.932330)
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Sep 19, 2017 , Milton
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Oct 17, 2010 , Milton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rough Trade
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Where is Rough Trade located?
Rough Trade is located in Kelso, Milton, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Kelso trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.50347, -79.93233.
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How hard is Rough Trade?
Rough Trade is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Rough Trade?
Rough Trade has 5 m of elevation gain. The trail has 21 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 314 m to 330 m.
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Is Rough Trade a point to point trail?
Rough Trade is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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