Iron Gate Trail – Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream loop from Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Congregation
Iron Gate Trail – Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream loop from Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Congregation
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Iron Gate Trail – Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream loop from Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Congregation
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21.7km
380m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 3.49 km for 157 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
Get Directions
675 m
Riverview Loop Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
1.22 km
Riverview Hill
Highlight • Summit
Tip by
6.87 km
Iron Gate Trail
Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park
Tip by
18.7 km
Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
21.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.9 km
5.64 km
2.03 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
14.6 km
5.19 km
1.80 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Description
If you're considering the Iron Gate Trail – Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream loop from Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Congregation for a touring cycling adventure, it's crucial to understand what you're getting into. This 13.5-mile (21.7 km) route, with its 1258 feet (383 metres) of elevation gain and estimated 2 hours and 1 minutes duration, is rated difficult for a reason. While the Nine Mile Run Trail section is generally suitable for touring bikes, the Iron Gate Trail itself is a technical mountain biking route not meant for touring cyclists. This route is best for those prepared for significant detours and who understand the distinction between the two trails it combines.
What to expect on Iron Gate Trail – Footpath along Nine Mile Run stream loop from Tree of Life Or L'Simcha Congregation
For touring cyclists, the experience will primarily revolve around the Nine Mile Run Trail, a pleasant crushed gravel path winding along Nine Mile Run through Frick Park. You'll enjoy views of cliffs, lush vegetation, and the creek itself, traversing a successful urban ecological restoration project that transformed a former slag dump into vibrant wetlands and trees. While mostly flat, expect one small but steep hill where the trail crosses Nine Mile Run. The "difficult" rating for the overall route stems from the inclusion of the Iron Gate Trail, which features technical singletrack, berms, rollers, and rooty sections, making it unsuitable for touring bicycles.
Planning your visit
A significant factor for planning your touring cycling trip is the ongoing construction. As of May 2026, the Nine Mile Run Trail has substantial closures due to the Commercial Street Bridge replacement, preventing continuous travel between its north and south halves. This necessitates significant detours onto main roads like Commercial Street, Old Browns Hill Road, or Forward Avenue, which involve considerable climbs and traffic. These detours may not be suitable for all touring cyclists, and the project is anticipated to conclude in the summer of 2027.
Trail details
- Distance: 13.5 miles (21.7 km)
- Elevation gain: 1258 feet (383 metres)
- Difficulty: difficult
- Estimated time: 2 hours and 1 minutes
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