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At a glance01Mast Trail — Rouge National Urban Park02Sun Valley Trail — Crothers Woods03Lower Don Trail
Current position#1 in Toronto#2 in Toronto#3 in Toronto
Recognized asExact Parks Canada 2.3 km one-way route publishing trailheads, coordinates, moderate-to-difficult grade, steep hills, time, seasonal washroom, parking hours and live bulletin systemExact City-described 1.3 km granular loop publishing 2.5 m width, beginner multi-purpose classification, one 100 m steep section and location within a managed natural trail networkExact 5 km City multi-use route with current August 2026 opening extent, access points, surface-runoff warning, active sloped-path closure and advance notice of a fall construction closure
Best forA properly documented natural hike with clear difficulty and trailhead evidenceA shorter natural-surface loop with unusually specific route geometryUrban valley distance with current construction and detour evidence
Decision fitExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checkedExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checkedExact managing authority, trailhead, route, geometry, use and open state resolved · Live conditions, hazards, wayfinding, maintenance and emergency evidence assessed · Access, facilities, participant fit and same-day preparation requirements checked
Profile typeExact place / boundaryExact place / boundaryExact place / boundary
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